PAOLA, Malta (Interstat) — Bruno Gomes scored three goals as Valletta defeated host Birżebbuġa 3-0 on Saturday, September 19, 2026, in the Malta Premier League at Tony Bezzina Stadium. Gomes opened the scoring in the 3rd minute, added his second in the 63rd and completed a hat trick in the 65th. Valletta improved to four wins, one loss and one draw in the competition and across all competitions. Birżebbuġa remained winless, falling to six losses in league play and overall. The visitors scored three times after a quick start, while the hosts could not find a response. Valletta had recently drawn with Balzan and beaten Hibernians, and the club continued that form with a road win. Birżebbuġa, which had lost to Ħamrun and Balzan in previous league matches, remained winless in the league. Valletta is next scheduled to visit Birkirkara on October 10. Birżebbuġa is set to visit Mosta on October 9. The game was organized by the Premier League in Malta.