NSI Runavik landed the first major blow on 42 minutes when Michal Przybylski put the visitors ahead, leaving Hamrun Spartans FC trailing 0-1 at the break. It was a cagey first half until that finish, and the early summary of the night was simple: the away side had taken its best chance.
Hamrun answered quickly after halftime. Ante Coric scored on 52 minutes to make it 1-1 and lift the home side back into the contest. From there the score stayed level deep into the second half, with the result hanging in the balance as both teams chased the next breakthrough.
That decisive moment arrived right on 90 minutes, when Aron Knudsen converted from the penalty spot to restore Runavik's lead and settle the match. The UEFA Conference League visitors then saw out the closing seconds for a 2-1 win. In the end, the stats, highlights and final summary all pointed to one turning point - a late penalty that Hamrun could not answer.