St Patrick became the fifth team to win promotion to the First Division this season after they edged Mellieħa 1-0 in a decisive play-off at the Centenary Stadium yesterday.

Glenn Barry was the Saints’ hero yesterday as the nippy striker netted the all-important goal late in the game.

The match was evenly-balanced with Mellieħa holding the initiative for much of the first half. The northerners were unlucky not to forge ahead during the opening 45 minutes as efforts from Fabiano Bassi and Mark Vella came off the woodwork.

However, St Patrick came more into the picture after the interval and their efforts were finally rewarded six minutes from time when Barry headed home the winner.

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