Floriana returned to victory as a Oualid El Hasni penalty handed them a narrow win over Zebbug Rangers at the Tony Bezzina Stadium on Saturday.
The Greens therefore move eighth on 12 points, two behind Mosta and Balzan while Zebbug, who suffered their seventh defeat, remain second fro bottom.
Floriana had Fernando Juarez sent off on the 32nd minute for serious foul play.
However, they managed to take the lead on the 66th minute when they were awarded a penalty after Wilker Rocha Santos floored Jan Busuttil inside the area and Oualid El Hasni converted from the penalty spot.