Birkirkara secured an important 2-0 win over Floriana this afternoon to keep in touch with leaders Valletta and second-placed Marsaxlokk.

Hero of the match was Jean Paul Mifsud Triganza who scored both goals, one in either half.

Earlier, Hiberians confirmed they are at the wrong section of the premier league bybeating Pieta Hotspurs 2-1 to retain their position at the top of the relegation pool.

Andrew Cohen scored for Hiberians within eight minutes and Terence Scerri made it two soon after the break, with Kondev drawing one back for Pieta from the spot 15 minutes from the final whistle.

Andrew Cohen missed a penalty, shooting wide, near the end of the game.

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