Sliema Wanderers Momentarily Climb To Second Place With 2-0 Win Over Leaders Valletta

Sliema Wanderers beat Valletta 2-0 at the Centenary Stadium to reduce the gap between the two teams to four points, with the blues momentarily climbing to second place.

Henry Bonello celebrated his 500th senior club appearance in emphatic fashion, with the Maltese international now also just four games away from reaching 400 Premier League games.

Anthony Limbombe put Sliema Wanderers in front in the 27th minute, with the blues heading into the break with a one goal advantage, before Sebastian Cojocaru doubled Sliema's lead in the 55th minute.

Sliema held on to secure an important three points, with the team now in second place before Marsaxlokk's clash against Ħamrun Spartans.

Photo source: Owen Damato