Sliema Wanderers returned to winning ways as they defeated Zabbar St. Patrick by the odd goal in five in a match from the VBET Malta Premier Opening Round league phase at the Centenary Stadium on Wednesday.
A win which puts the Wanderers back of track after they earned just two points from the previous three matches in draws with Balzan and Gzira and a defeat to Valletta.
Zabbar, on the other hand, suffer the third defeat in four matches to stay just four points ahead of bottom-placed duo Gzira United and Birzebbuga St. Peter’s.
Sliema took the lead three minutes from the end of the first half when Ionut Sebastian Cojocaru received a through ball on the left and advanced into the area, rounding a couple of defenders before beating goalkeeper Mohorovic with an angled shot.
Eight minutes in the second half, Zabbar levelled matters when Vinicius Kanu concluded a good run by serving Alfredo Agyeman on the right who beat goalkeeper Bonello with an angled shot.
Sliema regained the lead on 57 minutes when Anthony Libombe delivered a cross from the left and Ionut Sebastian Cojocaru headed home past goalkeeper Mohorovic.
Ten minutes from time, Żabbar were awarded a penalty after they played the FVS after Milos Jovicic was adjudged to have been fouled by Diego Camara inside the area. Mario Fontanella made no mistake from the penalty spot.
However, Sliema regained the lead four minutes later. Teddy Teuma delivered a corner from the left, Alex Satariano hit the crossbar with a header and the ball fella the feet of Anthony Limbombe who hit home from close range.