
A tense showdown between Ħamrun Spartans and Birkirkara ended in a goalless draw at the Tony Bezzina Stadium, but the biggest talking point came off the pitch when supporters threw cups at Birkirkara’s Alex Satariano, striking him during a heated moment.
Both teams were desperate for a win—Ħamrun aiming to reclaim the top spot and Birkirkara eager to climb the table.
The match started with intensity, with both sides creating chances. Birkirkara came close in the third minute, as Alex Alves’ inswinging corner clipped the bar. Ħamrun responded through Kairou Amoustapha, whose shot from a tight angle struck the upright.
@birkirkarasupporters97 Solidarjeta mal-Captain tat team taghna Alex Satariano wara li il bierah gie milqut min xi tazzi li twadbu mill-stand tal-hamrun. Ahna warajk Alex Satariano u wara it team kollhu sa l-ahhar!!🔴🟡 Forza Birkirkara 🔴🟡 #FIH #viral_video #birkirkarafc #birkirkaraultras #birkirkara #birkirkara🇲🇹 #fyp #foryoupagе #foryou #tiktokmalta #maltatiktok #malta🇲🇹 #malta #maltapremier
The tension escalated towards halftime. Police had to intervene in the VIP section, and frustration boiled over among the fans.
In the second half, chances became scarce, with both sides struggling to break the deadlock.
However, the match descended into controversy when fans began hurling cups at Satariano, striking him amid growing hostility.
On the pitch, Paul Mbong nearly snatched a late winner for Birkirkara, but his low strike was superbly saved by Henry Bonello.
The draw leaves Ħamrun in second place, one point behind Marsaxlokk, while Birkirkara move up to six points.
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