Floriana recovered from a lightning-fast setback to overcome Mosta and claim their second straight victory in the Closing Round.

The Greens appeared in for a difficult afternoon when they conceded after just 27 seconds, but they kept their composure and responded with a goal in each half, with their superior quality eventually proving decisive.

Mosta caught Floriana cold almost immediately as Cheikh Diamanca slipped Prince Chubizor through on goal, and the Nigerian forward showed great composure to lift the ball over the advancing Cioletti to give his side an early advantage.

Floriana reacted positively and nearly hit back on six minutes when Federico Varela tested goalkeeper Akpan with a powerful drive, before the midfielder was denied again from the rebound. The Greens continued to push forward and Rui Areias was presented with a good chance on 16 minutes, but he fired over after being put through.

Their persistence paid off two minutes later in spectacular fashion, as Varela curled a superb effort from an angled position outside the area into the top corner, leaving Akpan with no chance.

Mosta thought they had regained the lead on 34 minutes when Joao Victor’s cross caused chaos in the Floriana area, but the move was halted as Diamanca failed to keep the ball in play before the eventual finish.

Floriana started the second half with renewed intensity and needed just five minutes to complete the turnaround. Jake Grech struck a fierce effort that flew past Akpan to put the Greens ahead.

Floriana kept control of the match, though Mosta remained a threat on the break. Seven minutes from time, Zachary Brincat came close to levelling when his volley crashed against the crossbar, and Cioletti was forced into another save from the rebound as Floriana held firm to seal the points.