Sliema Wanderers beat Marsaxlokk 2-1 to draw level in second

Sliema Wanderers beat Marsaxlokk 2-1 in the Malta Premier League on Saturday 24 October, drawing level with them in second place, Talk.mt reported. Both sides are on 17 points, according to The Maltese Herald.

Diego Camara Calleja put Sliema ahead midway through the first half, finishing a cross from Brian Gambarte, The Maltese Herald reported. Semir Smajlagic equalised for Marsaxlokk on the half-hour with a shot that took a deflection off Alexander Satariano. Just before half-time, Vlatko Drobarov headed in a free-kick to restore Sliema's lead.

Marsaxlokk appealed for a penalty in the second half, but no penalty was given after a Football Video Support review by referee Philip Farrugia, both outlets reported. Anthony Limbombe missed the chance to make the game safe when he fired over an open goal in the 77th minute, according to The Maltese Herald.

Goalkeeper Henry Bonello, named player of the match by Talk.mt, was presented with a commemorative shirt for his 100th appearance for the club. The Maltese Herald reported that defender Jean Borg is expected to be out for at least two months with an injury picked up in training.

The win was Branko Nisevic's side's second in a row, The Maltese Herald reported. Talk.mt noted that Sliema and Marsaxlokk have both played one match more than the other sides.

Sliema's fixtures and results are on our sport page.