HAMRUN, Malta (Interstat) — Mosta and Tarxien Rainbows played to a 2-2 draw in a Malta Premier League match Thursday at Victor Tedesco Stadium. The result defied pregame projections that heavily favored the home side.

Tarxien Rainbows opened the scoring in the second minute through Gilson Costa. Mosta’s Prince Emmanuel equalized just before halftime in the 45th minute, but the visitors immediately reclaimed the lead with a goal from Aiden Agius in stoppage time. Mosta found its second equalizer late in the match to split the points.

The draw leaves both clubs in the lower half of the table. Mosta’s season record in the competition is now two wins, seven losses and four draws. Tarxien Rainbows improved to one win, eight losses and three draws.