The BOV Challenge League continued with some interesting matches last weekend as Valletta continued surging towards promotion.
Top 8
- Valletta 2-0 Swieqi United
Valletta secured a crucial win over direct rivals Swieqi, with Enoch Mushagalusa scoring just before halftime and Andrei Ciolacu sealing the victory with a stoppage-time penalty. - Pietà Hotspur 0-0 Tarxien Rainbows
A goalless draw saw Pietà earn a hard-fought point despite playing the final 20 minutes with 10 men, while Tarxien missed a chance to gain distance from their competitors. - Mgarr United 1-1 Marsa
Marsa took the lead through Lydon Micallef, but Mgarr equalized via a Christian Saint Ebisindor penalty. The match saw plenty of chances, with Marsa finishing with 10 men. - Santa Lucia 3-6 Zurrieq
In a thrilling goal-fest, Emmanuel Asante netted a hat-trick for Santa Lucia, but Zurrieq’s Mamadu Bah stole the show with four goals, leading his side to a stunning comeback victory.
Play-Out
- Gudja United 1-1 Zebbug Rangers
Zebbug dominated but failed to capitalize, allowing Gudja to equalize in the second half. Late red cards for both sides saw Zebbug finish the game with a makeshift goalkeeper. - Fgura United 0-1 St Andrews
St Andrews ended Fgura’s winning streak with a narrow victory, thanks to a second-half goal from Italian newcomer Mattia Galliano. - Lija Athletic 1-2 Sirens
Lija’s struggles continued as Sirens secured a dramatic stoppage-time winner through Gilberto Carrara, boosting their survival hopes. - Senglea Athletic 3-2 Mtarfa
Senglea edged a bottom-of-the-table clash with a late winner from Benjamin Tweneboa, leaving Mtarfa deeper in relegation trouble.
