Balzan gave their hopes of avoiding relegation a major boost when they came from behind to see off Mosta at the Centenary Stadium.
It looked as though Mark Miller’s boys were set for a frustrating evening when they fell behind to Christ Ememe strike.
But that setback only spurred Balzan into action as inspired by their Serbian attacking duo of Milan Duric and Aleksa Andrejic, scorers of a brace each, they turned the match on its head to clinch a vital win.
In fact, Balzan have now moved to 12th place on the 19-point mark, level with Floriana.
Balzan had started brightly and could have taken the lead after nine minutes. Augustine Loof nodded the ball into the path of Weverton who was denied by the onrushing Christoffer Mafoumbi.
Balzan continued to bring in Serbian talent in their squad when they confirmed the signing of midfielder Milan Duric.
The Reds have been traditionally inclined of luring to their club players from Serbia and earlier this week they have already announced the signing of forward Aleksa Andrejic.
On Tuesday, Balzan confirmed the acquisition of Duric who becomes their second signing of the winter transfer window.