Melita, who needed a win from this match after drawing with Mġarr United in the opening play-off, started very well, forcing Luqa to operate solely on counter-attacks. However, on the half-hour mark, Luqa were awarded a penalty when Melita goalkeeper Luciano Camilleri fouled Nwaogu in the box. Keith Vella made no mistake from the spot to put his side 1-0 up.

Luqa’s opener somewhat halted Melita’s rhythm but they stepped up their game after the...