Sliema Wanderers earned a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Birkirkara FC in Sunday’s Malta Premier League fixture, making it two consecutive league wins for the Blues while handing Birkirkara their second straight loss.
Key Match Moments
- 35′ — Goal (Sliema Wanderers): Nikolaos Karelis broke the deadlock from the penalty spot, sending Sliema into the halftime break with a 1-0 lead.
- 53′ — Goal (Sliema Wanderers): Shortly after the restart, substitute Ionuț Cojocaru found the back of the net to double Sliema’s lead.
- 81′ — Goal (Birkirkara FC): Fernandinho pulled one back for Birkirkara late in the game following a VAR check, setting up a tense finish, but Sliema managed to hold firm until the final whistle.
Match Overview
| Team | Goals | Scorer(s) | Match Outcome |
| Birkirkara FC | 1 | Fernandinho (81′) | Defeat |
| Sliema Wanderers | 2 | Nikolaos Karelis (35′ pen), Ionuț Cojocaru (53′) | Victory |
The result continues Sliema’s positive momentum in Group A of the Malta Premier League, while Birkirkara will look to rebound after back-to-back league setbacks.
