BOV First Division: Vittoriosa take sole leadership

Vittoriosa Stars moved two points clear on top the BOV First Division table thanks to a 1-0 win over wooden-spoonists San Gwann.

After collecting just six points in the previous four matches, Marsaxlokk succumbed to their first defeat in the BOV First Division. In fact, St. George’s came from behind to beat the Southseasiders 2-1. For St. George’s, this was the fourth consecutive win and are now just two points behind Marsaxlokk.

In another match, Balzan Youths defeated Mqabba 3-2 to stay in third place together with St. George’s.

On Sunday, Pietà Hotspurs came from behind to turn defeat into victory as they beat Mosta 2-1. St. Patrick, on the other hand, returned to winning ways, defeating Melita 2-0.

Mosta are fifth on 11 points, followed by Melita on 10, Mqabba and St. Patrick on 9, Pietà 8 and San Gwann 6.