Floriana trounch arch rivals Valletta

Floriana inflicted a heavy 3-0 defeat on their arch rivals Valletta in the weekend’s big premier encounter.

Ulises Jose Arias was first to a Magri Overand cross to head Floriana into the lead late in the first half.

Both sides went close after the break but when Christian Gauci was sent off in the 74th minute, Floriana took full advantage and grabbed a second minutes later through Daniel Agius whose powerful strike beat substitute goalkeeper Yenz Cini.

Floriana rubbed salt into the wound when Ryan Camenzuli made it 3-0.

The win lifts Floriana to fourth place, now just a point behind Valletta.