Marsaxlokk run out winners versus Santa Lucia

Marsaxlokk triumphed over Santa Lucia, 0-3, on Friday, in a game relating to matchweek 23. In this competition, both teams came from a draw.

Shortly before the interval, Santa Lucia saw Temitope Ojo get sent off due to accumulation of yellows. The first-half ended without any goals.

The first goal was scored by Yuri Messias with 73 minutes on the clock, from the penalty spot. Yuri Messias now on a scoring streak of 3 consecutive games. In the 77th minute, Fernandinho saw a red card after receiving his second yellow after 77 minutes, Marsaxlokk increased their lead with a goal from midfielder. Sunday Akinbule netted the last goal in the closing stages of the game.

After the result Marsaxlokk are 4th in the table, with 37 points, while Santa Lucia sit 10th place, with 26 points. In the next fixture, Winston Muscat's team will play at home against Floriana. Meanwhile, Alessandro Zinnari's team will play away against Hamrun Spartans.