Sirens reached the FA Trophy last 16 after successfully negotiating their way past a tricky tie against Mqabba with a close 1-0 win.

After a cagey opening, both sides had their first clear sight of goal within a minute of each other.

First, Petar Kanzurov tested Andrea Cassar with a dipping shot which bounced just in front of the Sirens goalkeeper.

On the other side, Rei Tachikawa went close with a thumping 22-metre shot that went just wide.

Mqabba were neat and precise in their build-up in contrast to Sirens who were laborious, allowing their opponents to work back and get men behind the ball.

Read the full match report on sportsdesk.com.mt...

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