Leaders Hibernians maintained their top spot in the Assikura Women’s League after a goalless stalemate against Swieqi United.
Hibs finished the match with 10 players after American defender Natalee Geren was given the marching orders following a second yellow card.
As a result, she will be missing their next match against Mġarr United after October’s international window.
The Paolites are now on 20 points after eight outings.
On the other hand, the Owls are third with 16 points.
Valletta registered their second win of the season to lift themselves into fifth in the standings.
The Citizens are now on eight points, two ahead of Lija Athletic who fell to their sixth defeat of the season.
Eduarda Martins scored the all-important winner on the 71st minute.
Birkirkara moved one point shy from leaders Hibernians after hitting five past San Ġwann.
The Stripes made sure of the win with three first-half goals through Calista Schechinger and an Alishia Cassar brace.
After the break, Schechinger scored her second before Erica Bispo wrapped up the win with the fifth goal.
Mġarr United bounced back to winning ways, beating Mtarfa 6-0.
The Greens remain fourth with 15 points, trailing leaders Hibernians by five.
Malta forward Yulya Carella scored a hat-trick while Colombian player Valeria Villegas grabbed a brace.
Mġarr’s other goal was registered by Veronique Mifsud.
