Valletta Extend Lead with Win Over Marsa
Valletta secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Marsa, thanks to a first-half goal from captain Brandon Paiber. The match, played in front of a packed Centenary Stadium, saw Marsa push for an equalizer but struggle to break through Valletta’s solid defense. Despite late chances for Marsa, Valletta held on to move 10 points clear at the top with seven games remaining.
Tarxien Triumph Over Lija in Thriller
Tarxien Rainbows edged Lija Athletic 3-1 in a high-paced encounter. Jurgen Debono opened the scoring early for Tarxien before Rundell Winchester equalized in the second half. However, a Mead Mifsud own goal and a late strike from Hubert Vella sealed the win, placing Tarxien in second place, nine points behind Valletta.
Swieqi Prevail in Seven-Goal Thriller Against St Andrews
Swieqi United defeated St Andrews 4-3 in an action-packed match. Aleksandar Katanic starred with two goals, including the late winner, as Swieqi overcame two deficits to secure a crucial victory. St Andrews put up a fight, but Swieqi’s resilience kept them in the promotion hunt.
Pietà and Żebbuġ Share Points in 2-2 Draw
Pietà Hotspurs and Żebbuġ Rangers played out a 2-2 draw, with both sides scoring in a lively first half. Pietà led 2-1 at the break but failed to hold on as Jamie Carbone’s deflected shot secured a point for Żebbuġ in the second half.
Santa Lucia Too Strong for Senglea
Santa Lucia dominated Senglea Athletic in a 3-1 victory, with Salam Mawuena, Emmanuel Asante, and Matthias Vella finding the net. Senglea’s late goal by Andrej Nakov was merely a consolation as Santa Lucia controlled the game throughout.
Zurrieq and Mġarr Secure Top 8 Spots in 1-1 Draw
Zurrieq and Mġarr United confirmed their place in the Top 8 phase after a 1-1 draw. Mamadu Bah put Zurrieq ahead from the penalty spot, but Kyle Frendo equalized for Mġarr with a late free-kick, ensuring both teams avoided the relegation battle.
Fgura Beat Sirens But Miss Out on Top 8
Despite a 2-1 win over Sirens, Fgura United will compete in the Play-Out phase. Elise Okito scored both goals for Fgura, while Hafiz Akadom netted for Sirens. A late red card for Jean Borg compounded Sirens’ woes.
Gudja Beat Mtarfa but Fall Short of Promotion Round
Gudja United claimed a 3-1 win over bottom-placed Mtarfa, with goals from Willian Henrique, Dale Mifsud, and Diego Silva. Mtarfa briefly equalized through a Darren Falzon penalty, but Gudja’s second-half dominance secured the victory. However, with other results going against them, Gudja missed out on a Top 8 spot.
