VALLETTA-1, FLORIANA-1
Floriana produced a gallant performance to take a point from their derby with bitter rivals Valletta at the National Stadium.
The 1-1 draw was a fair outcome as there was little between the two teams with Floriana showing great resilience and tactical discipline to frustrate their much-vaunted opponents.
Floriana stunned Valletta by taking an 11th-minute lead. John Mintoff was the provider as his excellent cross from the left sailed towards the unmarked Ivan Woods who headed past Andrew Hogg, much to the delight of the Greens supporters.
Conceding so early was a blow for Valletta who were finding it difficult to force a way through Floriana's dense midfield.
The champions nearly made it 1-1 but Roderick Briffa's looping shot came off the woodwork. At the other end, Erik Akoto headed wide from Pablo Doffo's corner.
Valletta began to see more of the ball as the first half progressed.
Edmond Agius went close with a curling shot from outside the area but Patrick Jansen, the Floriana goalkeeper, turned the ball away for a corner.
Still, Floriana continued to frustrate their opponents with their...
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