Balluta Barracudas secured second place in the MAFA First Division following an exciting 3–2 victory over San Ġwann Pro Evolution Academy. Meanwhile, Marsa St Michael dropped vital points in a 2–2 draw with San Ġiljan Saints, relinquishing their grip on second place.
First Division
Balluta Barracudas 3–2 San Ġwann Pro Evolution Academy
Balluta Barracudas claimed their 10th win of the season in a thrilling match, coming from behind to defeat San Ġwann 3–2.
Andrew Tortell opened the scoring for Balluta in the 10th minute with a penalty, but San Ġwann quickly equalized through Naeldime Dhounouraimi in the 13th.
In the second half, Mady Fanta Sekou Camara gave San Ġwann the lead, but Balluta responded late with goals from Nick Borg and another by Tortell—who also finished as the division’s top scorer.
Referee: Ray Tabone.
San Ġiljan Saints 2–2 Marsa St Michael
San Ġiljan Saints extended their unbeaten run to five matches after a hard-fought 2–2 draw against Marsa St Michael.
The Saints took an early 2–0 lead with goals from Dylan Labro and Robert Veskimae in the first 22 minutes.
Marsa fought back in the second half, earning a point with two penalties converted by Nikola Neskovic and Lamin Jaiteh.
Referee: Gjorgji Bitri.
Second Division
Ħamrun Amateurs 3–2 Senglea Gunners
Ħamrun Amateurs capped off their season with a well-earned 3–2 win over promoted Senglea Gunners.
Clayton Xuereb gave Senglea the lead, but Andre Galea equalized just before halftime.
After the break, Irvine Mifsud and Josef Zammit added two more for Ħamrun. Glenn Bonello pulled one back for Senglea via penalty.
Referee: Carmel Vassallo.
Gudja Wanderers 1–6 Żebbuġ Youngsters
Żebbuġ Youngsters recorded their biggest victory of the season with a dominant 6–1 win over Gudja Wanderers.
Tijane Sowe and Kebba Darboe both netted braces, while James Cauchi and Gilbert Testaferrata added further goals. Jason Woodhead scored a consolation goal for Gudja.
Referee: Lorry Sammut.
Third Division
Qajjenza ACJ 6–2 St Paul’s Bay NMFC
Qajjenza ACJ confirmed their second-place finish with a convincing 6–2 victory over St Paul’s Bay NMFC.
They surged to a four-goal lead within the first 20 minutes. Guilherme Fonseca scored a hat-trick, with Guilherme Mendes de Lima, Jean Claude Cassar, and Matthew Agius also finding the net.
Jonathan Magar scored both goals for St Paul’s Bay.
Referee: Jonathan Balzan.
Naxxar Victorians 1–1 Mosta Vikings
The northern derby ended in a 1–1 stalemate.
Nathan Sciberras gave Mosta the lead in the 15th minute, but Fabrizio Farrugia equalized for Naxxar 10 minutes later.
Referee: Sillah Alhasana.
MAFA Standings
First Division
- Għaxaq Wolves – 37 pts
- Balluta Barracudas – 30 pts
- Marsa St Michael – 29 pts
- Valletta St Paul’s – 28 pts
- San Ġiljan Saints – 19 pts
- San Ġwann Pro Evolution – 12 pts
- Ta’ Ġiorni Wanderers – 7 pts
- Mqabba Albions – 0 pts
Second Division
- Valletta Stars St Dominic – 28 pts
- Senglea Gunners – 22 pts
- Birżebbuġa St Peter’s AFC – 20 pts
- Attard Edex Kings – 19 pts
- Żebbuġ Youngsters – 16 pts
- Ħamrun Amateurs – 12 pts
- Gudja Wanderers – 6 pts
- Ħal Far Titans – 0 pts
Third Division
- Swieqi United AFC – 30 pts
- Qajjenza ACJ – 18 pts
- Naxxar Victorians – 14 pts
- St Paul’s Bay NMFC – 11 pts
- Mosta Vikings – 6 pts
