HAMRUN, Malta (Interstat) — Naxxar Lions defeated Zabbar St Patrick 2-1 in a Malta Premier League match Thursday at Victor Tedesco Stadium.

Christopher Fourmy opened the scoring for the visiting Lions in the 32nd minute. Vinicius Baiano doubled the lead just before halftime in the 44th. The home side, Zabbar St Patrick, found a second-half goal but could not complete the comeback.

The result improved Naxxar Lions’ league record to three wins, 11 losses and four draws. Zabbar St Patrick’s record moved to one win, six losses and four draws. The outcome defied pre-match projections, which heavily favored a home victory.