Villela, Yahaya trade goals as Hamrun and Balzan draw
HAMRUN, Malta (Interstat) — Hamrun and visiting Balzan played to a 1-1 draw Wednesday in a league match. Lucas Villela put Hamrun ahead in the 28th minute. Mohammed Yahaya equalized for Balzan in the 72nd minute. Yahaya played 90 minutes and scored once, while Villela also played the full match, scored once and was booked. Balzan’s Gabriel Santos, Ignjatovic N., Djalo M. and Ederson were shown yellow cards, with Ignjatovic booked twice. Hamrun’s Rafael Compri also was cautioned. Hamrun brought on Trotta M. in the 57th minute and Bjelicic O. in the 76th. Balzan introduced Arab S. and Gabriel Santos in the 64th minute and Cipriott S. in the 79th. Balzan’s record in this competition is now 2 wins, 2 losses and 5 draws, and its overall record is 2 wins, 2 losses and 5 draws. Hamrun’s competition record is now 3 wins, 2 losses and 4 draws, and its overall record is 3 wins, 2 losses and 4 draws.