Siraj Arab (left) of Balzan advances towards goal against Senglea Athletic. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina
BALZAN 2
Arab 45, Kaljevic 75
SENGLEA ATHLETIC 1
Virano 62
Balzan struggled more than expected to beat Senglea Athletic 2-1 and join Valletta on top the BOV Premier League table.
Balzan managed to break the deadlock on the 45th minute when off a freekick from the right by Ivan Bozovic, Siraj Arab chipped the ball over the goalkeeper in style with a fine header.
Against the run of play, Senglea levelled matters on the 62nd minute. It was Gonzalo Virano’s powerful drive which gave the Balzan goalkeeper no chance, giving Balzan a cold shower.
It took Balzan some time to react. However they managed to regain the lead on the 75th minute when off a Ryan Fenech cross from the right, Michael Johnson headed the ball in the direction of Bojan Kaljevic who flicked the ball home.
BOV Player of the match Kadu (Balzan).