Senglea Athletic 1-2 Valletta: Late Drama Saves Leaders
In a tightly contested match at the Centenary Stadium, Valletta narrowly escaped a frustrating draw against Senglea Athletic, clinching a 2-1 victory with a dramatic stoppage-time winner.
Although Valletta dominated possession and dictated play for most of the 90 minutes, they struggled to penetrate Senglea’s resolute defense. The first half saw limited chances, with Andrei Ciolacu’s tame shot and Enzo Ruiz’s header, cleared off the line by Senglea’s Mouhamadou Lamine, standing out.
The second half was more eventful, with Jake Azzopardi’s shot striking the post and Jonathan Grech making key saves for Senglea. The match came to life in the closing moments:
- 80′ Benjamin Tweneboa stunned Valletta with Senglea’s only shot on target, giving the underdogs a surprise lead.
- 87′ Enoch Mushagalusa equalized for Valletta, capitalizing on a rare defensive lapse by Senglea.
- 90+3′ Substitute Jefferson Carioca sealed the win with a composed finish, preserving Valletta’s lead at the top of the league.
Zurrieq 1-0 Mtarfa: Late Header Lifts Zurrieq to Second Place
Zurrieq edged past Mtarfa in a scrappy encounter to leapfrog Pieta’ Hotspurs into second place on goal difference. Mamadu Bah’s late header in the 83rd minute was enough to secure a fourth consecutive league win for Zurrieq, despite an uninspired performance.
The match lacked rhythm, with few chances for either side. Mtarfa’s Eric Mensah created a rare first-half highlight with a threatening run that was snuffed out by Zurrieq’s goalkeeper. The second half followed a similar pattern until Anderson de Barros delivered a pinpoint cross for Bah to head home, ensuring Zurrieq remain on course for a top-eight finish.
Mgarr United 4-0 Pieta’ Hotspurs: Historic Triumph for Mgarr
Mgarr United delivered a stellar first-half performance to demolish Pieta’ Hotspurs 4-0 in Saturday night’s Centenary Stadium fixture. This was only Mgarr’s second-ever victory over Pieta’, their first in 40 years.
- 33′ Samuel Boakye opened the scoring, finishing off a goalmouth scramble from a corner.
- 36′ Boakye doubled the lead, capitalizing on a calamitous backpass to calmly beat Reeves Cini.
- 40′ Matthew Mifsud added a spectacular third with a thunderous strike from distance.
- 70′ Luka Mijic rounded off the rout after Pieta’s Gabriel Mannino was sent off for a second yellow card.
Pieta’ missed a golden chance early in the second half, with Kaydon Catania misfiring from close range. The defeat sees Pieta’ lose ground in the standings, while Mgarr celebrated one of their best performances of the season.
Lija Athletic 1-3 Marsa: Marsa Keep Title Chase Alive
Marsa got back to winning ways with a commanding 3-1 victory over struggling Lija Athletic at the Victor Tedesco Stadium, keeping their title hopes alive.
- 5′ Lydon Micallef gave Marsa an early lead with a superbly struck free kick.
- 15′ Rundell Winchester’s misfortune leveled the score, inadvertently deflecting a corner into his own net.
- 35′ Robinho restored Marsa’s lead from the penalty spot after a handball by Lija’s Julian Camilleri.
Lija’s winless streak continued, leaving them in the bottom half of the table, while Marsa remain firmly in the hunt for promotion, trailing Zurrieq and Pieta’ by just one point.
Tarxien Rainbows 0-2 Zebbug Rangers
Zebbug Rangers secured their first win of the season, defeating Tarxien Rainbows 2-0. Goals from Francisco Mendes and Duvan Mosquera ensured a morale-boosting victory. Tarxien, despite dominating possession, failed to capitalize, ending their recent winning streak.
Sirens 3-0 Swieqi United
Sirens cruised to a 3-0 win over Swieqi United, moving up the standings. Goals from Mark Fenech and a brace by Gilberto Carrara sealed the victory. Swieqi, who started the season strong, have now won only once in their last five matches and face a potential slide into the bottom eight.
Fgura United 1-2 Gudja United
Gudja United continued their impressive form, edging Fgura United 2-1. Early goals from Diego Silva and Willian Henrique left Fgura chasing the game. A stunning volley by Dylan Caruana gave Fgura hope, but missed chances—including two efforts hitting the crossbar—sealed their fate. Gudja remain in contention for a top-eight spot, while Fgura sit at the bottom.
Santa Lucia 2-0 St Andrews
Santa Lucia claimed a 2-0 victory against St Andrews, marking their second straight win. Andreas Vella scored the opener, with Jean Carlos doubling the lead from a penalty. Despite dominating possession late in the game, St Andrews couldn’t break through, continuing their dismal start to the season.
