Third win for Melita

Ħamrun Spartans 0 Melita 1 A superb goal from free-kick, taken by Spanish newcomer Daniel Cabanillas Ayllon landed Melita their third win of the season in a basement clash against Ħamrun Spartans. Ħamrun enjoyed a distinct edge, possession-wise as Sultana’s troops produced the better football early on but their efforts were undone by the poorness of the final third. They could have nosed ahead after just five minutes when Camilleri’s right-wing cross sailed towards Grima who met the ball with a powerful header which finished just over the bar. On another occasion, few moments later, Spiteri headed against the side-netting. Play remained of the helter-skelter type although both teams had a good chance to open the scoring midway into the first half. In the 7th minute, Ivan Tufegdvic’s header smacked against the bar with Anthony Curmi well beaten. On the other end, 10 minutes later, Camilleri got to the byline down the right and crossed for Grima whose header was cleared off the line by Tufegdzic. The scoreboard marked 31 minutes when Daniel Zerafa sent Michael Martin crashing after a serious venture towards the Ħamrun area. Cabanillas Ayllon exacted a delightful left-foot strike...