TA’QALI, Malta (Interstat) — Floriana scored five goals and beat host Marsaxlokk 5-2 on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in a Maltese Premier League match at Ta’Qali National Stadium. Rasmus Lindén opened the scoring in the ninth minute. Federico Varela equalized for Marsaxlokk in the 22nd. Matias Garcia restored Floriana’s lead in the 32nd, and Ulises Arias scored in the 36th. Carlo Lonardelli scored for Marsaxlokk in the 61st. Semir Smajlagić completed the scoring in the 84th. Garcia played 80 minutes and scored once, Lindén played 71 minutes and scored once and Smajlagić played 19 minutes and scored once. Yassine Jbira was sent off for Marsaxlokk in the 75th. Amar Drina, Joseph Minala and Dunstan Vella received yellow cards. Floriana improved to four wins, one loss and one draw. Marsaxlokk moved to three wins, one loss and two draws. Those league records also matched their all-competitions records.