Sliema hit four past Melita

SLIEMA WANDERERS-4, MELITA-0 Sliema Wanderers returned to winning ways after trouncing Melita 4-0 in today's first Premier League match at the Tedesco Stadium. Two goals by Ivan Woods in the opening 11 minutes dashed any hopes Melita may have had of following up their victory over Qormi with another positive result as Sliema were in control throughout the match. Sliema took just six minutes to open the scoring. Ariel Laudisi released Woods who advanced before hitting past Matthew Sapiano. The Blues' better start yielded a second goal on 11 minutes. They were awarded a penalty after Melita's Karl Vella Petroni tripped Laudisi in the box. Woods beat Sapiano from the spot. With Melita unable to make a reaction, Sliema remained in control. Luigi Ruggiero finished off a solo run with a central shot which was saved by Sapiano. Late in the first half, Sliema coach Alfonso Greco was forced to make two substitutions as Ivan Woods and Stefano Bianciardi suffered injuries. They were replaced by Mark Scerri and Josef Mifsud respectively. Laudisi's long-range free-kick took a deflection which sent the ball towards the far post but Sapiano saved. On the stroke of half-time, Melita had the ball...