Valletta eased through to the fourth round of the FA Trophy with a comfortable victory against first division side Marsa.
The Citizens dominated from the start and a header by Jean Borg paved the way for the Trophy holders.
Early in the second half, Mario Fontanella stumbled as he was challenged by the sliding Aaron Agius.
Referee Etienne Mangion pointed to the spot before Alba sent Roppas the wrong way from penalty.
Shy the hour mark, Picciolo sent a swerving shot behind the Greek goalkeeper to complete the formalities.
OTHER RESULTS:
GUDJA UNITED 1
Jackson Lima 29
XEWKIJA TIGERS 2
Stojanovic 75, Antunes 103 pen.