BIRKIRKARA, Malta (Interstat) — Birkirkara and Floriana played to a 1-1 draw Thursday in a global football match. Franklin Sasere put Birkirkara ahead in the fourth minute, and Kenan Dervisagic equalized for Floriana in the 16th. Dervisagic finished with one goal in 79 minutes before being substituted, while Sasere had one goal and a yellow card. Frazan was booked for Birkirkara in the 36th, Sasere was booked in the 62nd, and Floriana received a yellow card in the 81st. Floriana’s record in the competition is now 5-1-4, matching its record across all competitions. Birkirkara’s record in the competition is now 3-4-3, also matching its record across all competitions. Both sides remained level after the early exchange of goals. Birkirkara made substitutions in the 71st and 84th minutes, and Floriana made changes in the 54th, 79th and 90th. Floriana next plays at Zabbar on Friday, and Birkirkara next plays at Balzan on Friday.