Qormi see off Melita

QORMI-2, MELITA-0 Qormi significantly boosted their chances of avoiding relegation this evening after beating bottom side Melita 2-0. Both teams were keen to make amends for the defeat they suffered in the last match but it was Qormi who achieved their target thanks to two goals late in the first half. Melita produced a bold reaction after the break but they couldn't find a way past Qormi goalkeeper Matthew Farrugia despite going close on several occasions. Qormi might have forged ahead as early as the sixth minute. Joseph Chetcuti's cross from a corner flew towards Moises Avila Perez who headed the ball firmly but Giullermo Garcia, the Melita goalkeeper, managed to push the ball away. George Gribbon then came to Melita's rescue when he dispossessed Avila Perez in the six-yard box. Melita had to wait until the 18th minute to create their first chance when Julian Galea's grounder from outside the penalty area was stopped by Farrugia. Avila Perez had a shot stopped by Garcia while, at the other end, Galea ran into the box but his low cross found no takers. Eight minutes from half-time, Avila Perez served Effiong in the box but the Nigerian's shot was blocked by Gribbon. Qormi went...