Malta round-up: Birkirkara stay on top
Sunday, February 17, 2002
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Leaders Birkirkara FC remained top on Sunday despite being held to a goalless draw by Valletta FC.
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Maltese Premier League leaders Birkirkara FC remained top on Sunday despite being held to a goalless draw by last year’s champions Valletta FC at the National stadium.
Birkirkara progress
Having played 18 matches, Birkirkara progress to the championship pool phase on 40 points, a total Hibernians FC can equal if they win their game in hand against Pietà Hotspurs FC.
Floriana flourish
In the day’s other game, Floriana FC kept their hopes of making the six-team championship pool by inflicting a 2-0 defeat over rivals Silema Wanderers FC. Edoardo do Nascimento opened the scoring on 17 minutes and when the Brazilian was fouled in the penalty area ten minutes later, Etienne Barbara converted the spot-kick to seal the victory.
