Fine win for Melita over Balzan

After earning two points in draws with Sliema Wanderers and Naxxar Lions, Melita returned to winning ways as they defeated Balzan 2-0 in a match from the 360Sports Malta Premier Opening Round at the Victor Tedesco Stadium on Sunday.

Melita, therefore, join Mosta in seventh place on nine points, two behind Hamrun and Gzira and one ahead of Balzan.

For Balzan, this was the fourth defeat in eight matches.

Melita managed to take the lead on 34 minutes when an Andre effort was partially saved by Danilo Golovic and Jean Pierre Attard hit home from close range.

Nine minutes in the second half, they sealed the issue with a second goal when following a good run on the left flank, Andre had a shot deflected by the goalkeeper and Jesus Yepes placed the ball at the back of the net.

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