Floriana moved three points clear at the top of the YoHealth Malta Closing Round after battling past Tarxien Rainbows, while Marsaxlokk moved up to second when overcoming Hibernians.
Ħamrun Spartans failed to break down a resolute Żabbar St Patrick as they were held ot a goalless draw, while Birkirkara were held to a goalless draw against Mosta.
Here is a roundup of all the action from Matchday 22 by SportsDesk.
Floriana FC (2 – 0) Tarxien Rainbows FC
Floriana confirmed their rich vein of form when overcoming Tarxien Rainbows 2-0.
Myles Beerman gave the Greens a dream start after putting them ahead after only three minutes of play.
Floriana could have doubled their lead early in the second half, but Mustapha Jah saw his effort from the penalty spot saved by goalkeeper Aleksandar Lubik.
The Greens did manage to put the game beyond Tarxien’s reach when Beerman got his second of the match on 57 minutes.
Marsaxlokk FC (2 – 1) Hibernians FC
Rasmus Linden was the protagonist for Marsaxlokk as the January signing scored two quick-fire goals to propel his team to a 2-1 win over Hibernians.
The Swedish forward put his side ahead after 25 minutes and struck again five minutes later.
Hibernians’ response was futile and only managed to pull a goal back in stoppage time through Pedrao.
Ħamrun Spartans FC (0 – 0) Żabbar St. Patrick FC
Ħamrun Spartans failed to breach Żabbar St Patrick’s defence as they had to settle for a goalless draw.
The Malta champions dominated the match, and the second-half dismissal of goalkeeper Manuel Djalo with less than 30 minutes to go left them with numerical advantage, which they failed to capitalise on as they had to settle for a point.
Mosta FC (0 – 0) Birkirkara FC
Mosta picked up their first point in the Closing Round after holding Birkirkara to a goalless draw.
The match turned out to be a drab affair with scoring chances few and far between as Mosta finally broke their duck in the Closing Round.
Naxxar Lions FC (1 – 1) Sliema Wanderers FC
Sliema Wanderers needed an injury-time goal from Uros Djuranovic to secure a 1-1 draw against Naxxar Lions.
The match burst to life in the final stages with Vitinho giving Naxxar the lead on 85 minutes but the Blues fought back when Djuranovic scored in stoppage time.
Gżira United FC (0 – 2) Valletta FC
Valletta were back to winning ways when they beat Gżira United 2-0.
Ahmed Adebajoy put the Citizens ahead just before half-time and Andrea Zammit sealed the points with second goal early in the second half.
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