Ħamrun Spartans Equalise In Added Time In 2-2 Draw Vs Marsaxlokk

Ħamrun Spartans and Marsaxlokk shared the spoils in a 2-2 draw in matchday 12's final fixture held at the Centenary Stadium on Sunday evening.

Ognjen Bjelicic opened the score for the Spartans in the 11th minute, after which Jorge Soares equalised for the blues in the 18th minute.

Joseph Minala missed a penalty in the 68th minute, but scored in the 80th minute to give Marsaxlokk the lead. When it all seemed that the three point were going in Marsaxlokk's way, Emerson Marcelina converted a 93' penalty to restore parity and secure a valuable point for the Spartans.

With the weekend's results, the race for the top spot is open, with leaders Valletta on 25 points, Marsaxlokk and Sliema on 21, Hibernians on 19, Ħamrun on 18, and Floriana on 16, with four matches to go for the end of the Opening Round.

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Photo source: Owen Damato