Albert Bruce: Ghanaian midfielder shines in Qormi United derby at Rangers
[caption id="attachment_272452" align="aligncenter" width="313"] Albert Bruce has been on fine form for Qormi United in Malta[/caption]Ghanaian midfielder Albert Bruce was an outstanding performer for Maltese side Qormi FC in their stalemate against Zebbug Rangers in the big derby.The former Ghana youth star is enjoying the best football of his career since he joined the side from Polish side Legia Warsaw.The 21-year-old put up a spirited performance as the visitors run away with a point in the first top-flight derby in more than three decades.In a match high on intensity but short of scoring chances, it was Zebbug who took the lead through a Carlo Monti penalty but Qoermi levelled through Ryan Micalled to extend their unbeaten run to four games.Qormi did the early running but they rarely threatened the Zebbug rearguard.[caption id="attachment_272453" align="aligncenter" width="316"] Albert Bruce has been on fine form for Qormi United in Malta[/caption]On 14 minutes, Zebbug striker Maurico Britto brushed off Mauricio Mazzetti to run into the box but Albert Bruce slid in to deflect the ball away for a corner. Moments later, Jacob Borg's cross was met by Britto but his header was saved by Matthew Farrugia.It was Zebbug who took the lead on the hour. They were awarded a penalty after Mauricio Mazzetti was adjudged to have brought down Monti inside the box. Monti made no mistake from the spot.The penalty decision enraged the Qormi fans. Their disappointment grew when Bjorn Bondin, who had come on for the injured Chetcuti, hit the base of the post after Morales had beaten away Anderson's attempt.Qormi did equalise 19 minutes from time thanks to Micallef who beat Morales from close range after Mazzetti's free-kick was deflected into his path at the Hibernians Stadium.The visitors are lying 5 th on the 12 th league table.