Spartans take all points

Rabat Ajax 1 Ħamrun Spartans 2 With just one point separating the sides and nine games to play, this evening's encounter between Rabat and Hamrun was considered as a classic relegation six-pointer which eventually went Ħamrun’s way. The Spartans turned the tables on Rabat Ajax to take all points when David Camilleri scored directly from the corner five minutes from time. Ħamrun made a stronger start as they looked for an early goal. The Spartans were enjoying the lion’s share of possession but Rabat adopted a cautious, counter-attacking strategy. But the Magpies’ passing and movement quickly came to the fore as Licari profited from a misunderstanding between Bledjon Guga and Curmi who got in each other’s way as they tried to close down the Ajax player after eight minutes. The striker’s effort was blocked, Manuel Fuster retrieved the loose ball but blasted over from a good position. Five minutes later, the Spartans’ defence nearly was unlocked by a neat three-move as Negrin almost got on the end of Licari through-ball.  After 23 minutes, Grima had to smother in a goalmouth melee following a corner by Diego Carrillo Pendas. Rabat took the lead six minutes from the break after Licari...