By Arnold Farrugia
Żejtun Laċċi A climbed second in the MDA 8-a-side league table as they won the direct challenge against Ħamrun Bayern A 5-3.
It was a very exciting game with the Ħamrun side who established a 2-0 advantage but with the Żejtun outfit who kept believing and after equalizing the score, they won the last three games in order to take three very important points. Meanwhile, Floriana Ajax Premier Cars kept their top position in the table after beating PO’s Bar 7-1 in a game that they dominated from start to finish. Meanwhile, Birżebbuġa Lions continued to reduce the gap with the top teams after a score of 5-3 against Hamrun Bayern B. Finally, Sliema Lounge A got their third win of the season after beating Floriana Ajax MCP 6-2. In the second division, Birgu Boċċi Club A continued with their progress after dominating the match against Top Gun Marsa 8-0. They are followed by Domus Men’s who won the Żejtun derby against Beland 7-1. Cox Bar Birżebbuġa got their third win of the season after a positive result of 6-2 against Leah’s Bar B while Duke’s won with the same scoreline against Žebbuġ Rangers FC. Third division leaders Leah’s Bar B had a bye and therefore Żejtun Laċċi Maypole took advantage as they beat Munchies Bar 6-2. Even Tal-GIlju won with the same result against Domus Ladies. Birgu Boċċi Club B were held by Sliema Lounge B 4-4 with the same score being recorded in the match between Tal-Balklor Senglea and Nicolo Isouard.
Standings – MDA First Division
Floriana Ajax Premier Cars A 23, Żejtun Laċċi A 22, Ħamrun Bayern A 20, Birżebbuġa Lions 17, Sliema Lounge A 10, Floriana Ajax MCP 6, PO’s Bar 2, Ħamrun Bayern B 1.
Standings– MDA Second Division
Birgu Boċċi Club A 25, Domus Men’s 22, Duke’s Bar 21, Top Gun 13, Cox Bar 9, Żebbuġ Rangers DT, Beland Żejtun 7 , Leah’s Bar 0
Standings – MDA Third Division
Leah’ Bar B 25, Żejtun Laċċi Maypole 24, Birgu Boċċi Club B 21, Tal-Balklor Senglea 14, Mqabba Tal-Ġilju 10, Munchies Bar 9, Nicolo Isouard 8, Domus Ladies 7, Sliema Lounge B 5.
