Valletta 2 Mqabba 1
Steve Borg's winner three minutes from time rescued leaders Valletta as they came from behind to claim full points against Mqabba.
Jesmond Zerafa's side looked set to be on the receiving end of a shock result after Mqabba belied their poor form – one victory in the last ten matches – to leave Valletta on the brink of a second defeat in the premier league.
John Nwoba had set the tone for an uncomfortable evening when he gave Mqabba the lead after only 8 minutes and the City's response was one shot in the first half an hour.
That early goal enhanced Mqabba's plans of trusting in a conservative 4-4-1-1 formation as Mizzi planned a protracted resistance.
The immediate and practical consequence of that selection was evident as Valletta laid siege to the Mqabba goal in search of the equaliser but their stubborn defence held firm. Even if Valletta were highly familiar with such schemes, they struggled to find their groove.
And it was not before the 27th minute when Valletta had the first glimpse of Mqabba's goal when Michael Mifsud forced a smart save from Kris Calleja with...
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