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BIRKIRKARA 2 Jorginho 19, Mifsud 88 SENGLEA ATHLETIC 3 Venancio 47 pen., Garcia 75, Grech 84 pen. Senglea all but secured their Premier League status yesterday after coming from behind to beat Birkirkara 3-2 in a crunch tie and avoided the play-out against StWatch: Relief for Senglea as they stay up
BIRKIRKARA 2 Jorginho 19, Mifsud 88 SENGLEA ATHLETIC 3 Venancio 47 pen., Garcia 75, Grech 84 pen. Senglea all but secured their Premier League status yesterday after coming from behind to beat Birkirkara 3-2 in a crunch tie and avoided the play-out against Sta Lucia. This has been an extraordinary season for Senglea Athletic but they deserve credit for the way they turned around their fortunes since January. Friday's match was a reflection of their season when they performed another ‘houdini act’ to turn tables on Birkirkara and obtain direct salvation. With Birkirkara looking from atop their peaceful seat, one would have excused some elements complacency in their game with coach John Buttigieg gave home-grown hopes Gianluca Bugeja and Paul Mbong added experience in the premier league. But building up morale in view of their FA Trophy tie with Mosta next weekend, was a priority for them as Senglea needed a win to avoid the play-out. That panorama set the scene for yesterday’s confrontation. The match was in its 19th minute when Birkirkara scored. The energetic Michael Mifsud made a solo run on the right flank before laying the ball towards Jorginho who signed the formalities... Read more











