Floriana FC Veterans finished their first round of the VMFA Cisk Premier League in style, defeating reigning champions MFPA 5-2. Emerson Amaira, Manolito Micallef, Glenn Bonello, Mark Gauci, and Gilbert Scerri each scored a goal. For MFPA, George Frendo scored both of their goals.
In another thrilling match, arch rivals Gzira United FC Veterans and Birkirkara St Helen Veterans FC played out a dramatic 7-7 draw. Both teams displayed excellent football and fought hard for the win until the final whistle. Justin Grioli scored a hat-trick for Gzira, with Ian Zammit adding a brace and Daniel Mariano Bueno and Kevin Sammut scoring once each. For Birkirkara, Federico Marine also netted a hat-trick, Christian Caruana scored twice, and Ayrton Buhagiar and Daniel Cremona each contributed a goal.
Rabat Veterans bounced back to winning ways with a convincing 9-1 victory over Żurrieq Wolves A.S.C. Adam Smeir scored four goals for Rabat, while Gilbert Camilleri Lowell added two. Darren Galea, Gareth Magri, and Dylan Falzon each scored once. Beppe Muscat scored the lone goal for the Wolves.
Hibernians FC Veterans secured their first win of the season with a 7-6 victory over Zejtun Red Stars Veterans. Hibernians were in control at half-time, leading 5-1, but Zejtun made a strong comeback in the second half, narrowing the gap to just one goal. Luke Satariano scored a hat-trick for Hibs, with goals from Ilia Nazarov, Mauro Brincat, Beppe Antignolo, and Adrian Lanzon. For Zejtun, Charlo Magro scored a hat-trick, Charlo Debattista netted twice, and Eric Saliba added another goal.
Standings – VMFA Cisk Premier League
- Floriana FC 18
- Gżira United Veterans 16
- MFPA 15
- Birkirkara St Helen’s 14
- Rabat 10
- Żurrieq Wolves 6
- Hibernians 3
- Żejtun Red Stars 0
Top Scorers – VMFA Cisk Premier League
- Ayrton Buhagiar (Birkirkara St Helen’s) 16
- Daniel Mariano Bueno (Gżira United) 14
- Michael Galea (MFPA), Adam Smeir (Rabat) 12
- Glenn Bonello 11
