Għaxaq Wolves secured a four-point lead in the MAFA First Division after a 2-0 victory over Mqabba Albions. Meanwhile, Balluta Barracudas returned to winning form by defeating San Ġiljan Saints in a tightly contested derby. In the Second Division, the match between Gudja Wanderers and Hamrun Amateurs was abandoned due to severe weather. In the Third Division, Qajjenza ACJ strengthened their position with a win over Mosta Vikings.
Għaxaq Wolves 2-0 Mqabba Albions
Diego Fernando Pereira starred for Għaxaq Wolves, scoring twice early on to secure the win. He netted in the first and 45th minutes but missed a chance to complete a hat-trick after failing to convert a penalty. With this result, Għaxaq Wolves are four points ahead of Valletta St Paul’s, who have a game in hand. Referee: Ray Tabone.
San Ġiljan Saints 2-3 Balluta Barracudas
Balluta Barracudas emerged victorious in the rain-soaked derby. Nicholas Borg opened the scoring before Claude Jansen and Dylan Labro put the Saints ahead. Borg equalized for Balluta, and league top scorer Andrew Tortell secured the win from the penalty spot. Referee: Gjorgji Bitri.
Hamrun Amateurs 1-1 Gudja Wanderers (Abandoned)
The match was halted in the 28th minute due to heavy rain. Gudja had taken the lead through Joshua Cutajar, but Martin Busuttil equalized for Hamrun just before play was stopped. The game will be resumed on a date yet to be announced.
Qajjenza ACJ 2-1 Mosta Vikings
Qajjenza strengthened their hold on second place with a 2-1 win. Nathan Sciberras put Mosta ahead just before halftime. In the second half, Ronnie Celeste equalized, and Guillherme Fonseca de Deus scored the decisive goal. Referee: Thomas Debono.
Standings – MAFA First Division
Għaxaq Wolves 25, Valletta St Paul’s 21, Marsa St Michael’s 19, Balluta Barracudas 15, San Ġiljan Saints 8, San Ġwann Pro Evolution Academy 6, Ta’ Giorni Wanderers 4, Mqabba Albions 0.
Standings – MAFA Second Division
Valletta Stars St Dominic 17, Senglea Gunners 15, Birzebbuġa St Peter’s AFC 13, Attard Edex Kings 13, Zebbuġ Youngsters 10, Hamrun Amateurs 6, Gudja Wanderers 4, Ħal Far Titans 0.
Standings – MAFA Third Division
Swieqi United AFC 19, Qajjenza ACJ 13, St Paul’s Bay NMFC 7, Naxxar Victorians 6, Mosta Vikings 0.
