After dropping four points in draws with Sliema Wanderers and Valletta, Hamrun Spartans returned to winning ways as they beat Mosta 4-0 at the Tony Bezzina Stadium on Sunday.
The Spartans therefore regained the top spot in the BOV Premier League, one point ahead of Floriana while Mosta share the ninth place with Balzan as they await the result of Santa Lucia’s clash with Sliema.
Hamrun took the lead after just four minutes when Elionay beat goalkeeper David Udoh Akpan from close range following a freekick from the right by Nemanja Krstic.
Luke Montebello doubled the score two minutes from the end of the first half with a first-time effort following a good move and a fine cross by Jonny from the right.
In added time, before the end of the first half, Juan Corbalan made it 3-0, hitting home off a Joseph Mbong cross from the left.
Hamrun extended the lead on the 70th when off a cross by Jonny from the right, Luke Montebello hit home from close range.
Montebello could have added another on the 82nd minute when Hamrun were awarded a penalty following a foul on Seth Paintsil inside the area. However substitute goalkeeper Dylan Ciappara neutralised his attempt.
Four minutes from time, Hamrun were reduced to ten men after Steve Borg was sent off for a foul on Gianluca Sciberras.