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maltatoday SUNDAY, 12 FEBRUARY 2017 Sport 52 FOOTBALL Ivan Paz of St. Andrews trying to hold possession for his side Gzira come from behind to secure three points Gzira United ...............3 St. Andrews ...............2 WARREN ZAMMIT ST. Andrews started well and nearly went ahead on the 6th minute. Joseph Farrugia hit a shot which Jurgen Borg parried onto the posts and into a corner. Despite losing this opportu- nity, St. Andrews scored the opening on goal of the match on the 13th minute. Both Enmy Pena Beltre and Ziga Kastrevec attempted shots on target that were blocked. Aidan Friggieri took hold of the ball and fin- ished past Borg. The Maroons managed to score the equalising goal in the additional time given by the ref- eree prior to half time. Andrew Cohen sent a cross towards Louis Rene Zome whose effort ended up inside the net. St. Andrews regained the lead on the 50th minute. Clifford Gatt Baldacchino handled the ball inside the penalty area and the referee whistled for a penal- ty. From the spot kick, Ivan Paz made no mistake. Gżira restored equilibrium again on the 61st minute through another penalty. Michael John- son handled the ball inside the penalty area and the referee sig- nalled another penalty. From the eleven metres mark, Cohen fin- ished home to score his second goal wearing Gżira's shirt. On the 85th minute, Gżira managed to score the winning goal when Juan Carloas Corba- lan hit a strong shot that gave Jake Galea no chance. Gżira United starting line-up: Jurgen Borg, Jacob Borg, Ian Azzopardi, Clif ford Gatt Bal- dacchino, Andrew Cohen, Juan Carlos Corbalan, Moises Avila Perez, Louis Rene Zome, Gian- marco Conti, Antonio de Quei- roz Machedo Neto, Ige Abdullahi Adeshina. St. Andrews starting line-up: Jake Galea, Enmy Pena Beltre, Felix Udoh, Bong Won Che, Mi- chael Johnson, Nenad Belacevic, Joseph Farrugia, Godwin Mckay, Ziga Kastrevec, Ivan Paz, Aidan Frig gieri. Referee: Philip Farrugia Assistant Referees: Alan Camilleri, Peter Abela Fourth Of ficial: Eman Grech BOV Player of the Match: Ivan Paz (St. Andrews) PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTINE BORG