Match Report | Birkirkara FC Vs. Floriana FC

by Clayton Schembri - 28th February 2021

Birkirkara FC consolidated their fourth place in the BOV Premier League when they returned to winning ways after defeating Floriana FC with a 2-0 score.

Two stunning goals in the second half by Paul Mbong and Luke Montebello enabled the Stripes to win maximum points and overcome the stern challenge of Floriana.

The Stripes are now in fourth place, four points over Sliema Wanderers FC and five points under Gzira United FC.

Birkirkara Coach Mr. Andre Paus made three changes from the 2-2 draw against Sliema Wanderers FC, as Enrico Pepe, Isaac Ntow and Yannic Yankam replaced Oscar Carniello, Kurt Zammit and Roderick Briffa respectively.

Floriana went close to break the dead-lock on the eleventh minute. When Arias Jose showed his match-vision by supplying an inch-perfect cross towards Garcia, but the latter's header was well saved by goalkeeper Guarnone.

Birkirkara replied four minutes later, when Yannick Yankam surged inside the area, but his cross found goalkeeper Akpan who cleared the danger.

Following a goalless first half, the Stripes surged ahead on the 48 minutes. When Paul Mbong managed to beat Akpan with a powerful drive from long-distance.

Floriana replied on the 57 minutes, when Jan Busuttil`s shot from outside the box ended over.

The Stripes went close to double the lead four minutes later in a rapid counter-attack, but Isaac Ntow`s shot was turned into a corner by Akpan.

Birkirkara doubled their lead in the dying minutes, when Luke Montebello`s shot from behind the half-way line was perfectly placed, which gave goalkeeper Akpan no chance.

BIRKIRKARA: Alessandro Guarnone, Cain Attard, Enrico Pepe, Francesco Verde, Isaac Toah Ntow, Luke Montebello, Yannick Yankam, Reginald Mbu Altidor, Paul Mbong, Caio Henrique Prado Rocha (82 Kurt Zammit), Federico Falcone (67′ Claudio Bonanni).

FLORIANA: Ini Etim Akpan, Enzo Ruiz, Jurgen Pisani (90′ Alex. Cini), Diego Venancio, Marcelo Dias, Ulises Arias (84′ Daniel Agius), Ryan Camenzuli, Jan Busuttil, Kristian Keqi, Matias Garcia, Nicola Leone (69′ Siraj Arab).

Referee: Glen Tonna.
Assistant Referees: Jurgen Spiteri, James Muscat
Fourth Official: Darryl Agius
Yellow cards Venancio, Garcia, Alidor, Ruiz, Bonanni
BOV Player of the Match: Paul Mbong

Photo by Brandon Bonett

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