San Gwann Go Top as Vittoriosa Drop Points
Attard 0-2 San Gwann
San Gwann are now the sole leaders of the IZIBET National Amateur League I after securing their 12th consecutive league win, defeating Attard 2-0 at Sirens Stadium on Saturday afternoon. With Vittoriosa Stars unexpectedly dropping points the previous night, the Saints capitalized on the opportunity to extend their dominance at the top of the table.
The match started cautiously, but San Gwann created the first real chance in the 24th minute through Ricardo Velasquez, whose shot was well saved by Miguel Caruana. The breakthrough came three minutes before halftime, with Velasquez striking beautifully past Caruana. The Argentine forward doubled the lead in the 80th minute, springing the offside trap and finishing clinically.
Meanwhile, Attard’s recent struggles continue, as they enter the Top 6 competition with 26 points—nine behind a promotion spot.
Vittoriosa Held as Msida Deliver a Surprise
Msida St Joseph 1-1 Vittoriosa Stars
Msida St Joseph, under the guidance of Paul Bugeja, held high-flying Vittoriosa Stars to a 1-1 draw at the Centenary Stadium on Friday night. This result is a setback for Vittoriosa, who now trail leaders San Gwann by two points.
Msida stunned their opponents with a 20th-minute goal from Julian Zammit after a well-orchestrated move. Despite controlling much of the play, Vittoriosa found an equalizer through captain Aaron Sammut in the 31st minute. The Stars pushed for a winner in the second half, but a combination of solid defending and missed chances—including a last-gasp header by Arsene-Rye Cilia Mumford—kept the score level.
Xghajra Stun Birzebbuga in Emphatic Win
Birzebbuga St Peter’s 0-5 Xghajra Tornados
A shocking result saw Xghajra Tornados thrash third-placed Birzebbuga St Peter’s 5-0 at the Victor Tedesco Stadium. The Saints, who had a strong start to the season, are now in crisis, failing to win or score in their last four league matches.
Kaylon Paisley opened the scoring in the 30th minute with a header off a Larson Borg rebound. The game turned decisively in Xghajra’s favor when Birzebbuga’s goalkeeper Julian Azzopardi was sent off early in the second half. Borg made it 2-0 in the 53rd minute, and Paisley added his second in the 73rd. Richmond Hanson and substitute Shaban Chikh Ali sealed the rout late in the game. Following this humiliating defeat, Birzebbuga’s coach Edward Azzopardi resigned on Monday.
Luqa Secure Top 6 Spot with Win Over Qrendi
Luqa St Andrew’s 2-0 Qrendi
Luqa St Andrew’s dashed Qrendi’s Top 6 hopes with a 2-0 victory at Luxol Stadium. Had Qrendi won, they would have forced a decider against Attard for the final Top 6 spot.
Sherif Mohammed missed a penalty in the first half but redeemed himself by scoring the opener with a header in the 69th minute. Qrendi nearly equalized when Brandon Bray hit the crossbar in the 82nd minute, but Luqa secured the win deep into stoppage time through substitute Jaziel Mulongo.
Mellieha and Qormi Share Spoils in Stalemate
Mellieha 0-0 Qormi
A low-key encounter at Sirens Stadium saw Mellieha and Qormi settle for a goalless draw. Both sides, sitting in mid-table, lacked urgency in attack, with few clear chances created throughout the match.
Mellieha’s Daniel Ighalo had the best opportunity in stoppage time, but his shot struck the post. Mellieha remain just four points above the relegation zone, while Qormi, with 22 points, still need to secure their third-tier status.
Zejtun Boost Survival Hopes with Win Over Gharghur
Gharghur 1-2 Zejtun Corinthians
Zejtun Corinthians continued their resurgence with a crucial 2-1 win over Gharghur at Centenary Stadium. Under coach Paul Falzon, Zejtun have now won four and drawn two of their last six matches.
Adrian Carabott’s 37th-minute header put Zejtun ahead before Matthew Farrugia doubled their lead just before halftime. Gharghur pulled one back in the 71st minute via a penalty from Nestor Canas, but they failed to create further opportunities, allowing Zejtun to secure all three points.
Marsaskala Continue Revival with Win Over Kirkop
Marsaskala 2-1 Kirkop United
Marsaskala secured a third consecutive victory by overcoming Kirkop United 2-1 at Sirens Stadium on Sunday morning. The win lifted them further away from the relegation zone, while Kirkop are now dangerously close to the drop.
James Oghenekewaro gave Marsaskala an early lead with a header from a corner, but Kirkop responded with an Andre Matos penalty in the 55th minute. Despite Kirkop’s second-half dominance, Joshua Ojelabi struck against the run of play in the 73rd minute to seal the win.
Pembroke Athleta Move Closer to Safety
Pembroke Athleta 2-0 Rabat Ajax
Pembroke Athleta boosted their survival hopes with a 2-0 victory over bottom-side Rabat Ajax at Luxol Stadium. The win sees Pembroke move closer to Kirkop and Mellieha in the standings, making the relegation battle even tighter.
Roderick Taliana opened the scoring with a header before Weverton Gomes converted a stoppage-time penalty to secure the three points. Rabat, despite recent signings, remain in deep trouble after their third consecutive defeat.
