Naxxar Lions moved three points clear of Melita and two ahead of Balzan as they managed to beat Hibernians 1-0 in a match from the 360Sports Malta Premier Closing Round Bottom 6 at the Tony Bezzina Stadium on Friday.
The Lions, therefore, recovered well from last week’s defeat to Zabbar St. Patrick to restore hope of avoiding the bottom two places.
After conceding the goal, the Paolites tried their best to notch the equaliser but Naxxar managed to keep then at bay.
Naxxar scored the all-important goal on 34 minutes when they were awarded a oenalty after Apostolos Martinis handled the ball following a cross by Maicon; referee Trustin Farrugia Cann ordered a penalty and from the penalty spot, Ryan GIlmour Cassar converted.
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