Sliema Wanderers 1, Floriana 2

Floriana Edges Sliema Wanderers in Malta Premier League Opener TA’QALI, Malta (Interstat) — Floriana opened its Malta Premier League campaign with a 2-1 victory over rival Sliema Wanderers on Saturday at Ta’Qali National Stadium, overcoming an early deficit to secure three points. The match, played before a crowd of 4,200, began contrary to pregame projections. Interstat’s game simulator had projected a 3-1 win for Floriana, with its ELO system giving the hosts a 97.5 percent probability to win. Sliema Wanderers defied those odds early, taking a surprise lead in the 14th minute. Midfielder Jake Grech found the net for the… Read more...