BOV Division 1: St. Andrews return to winning ways

St. Andrews returned to winning ways as they beat Naxxar Lions 2-1 in a match from the BOV First Division on Saturday.

The Saints are now joint-sixth on six points while Naxxar stay second from bottom on three points.

Faisal Alnakua put St. Andrews ahead and Valdo Goncalves Alhinho doubled the score. Glenn Magri pulled one back for the Lions.

In the second match, Lija Athletic and Zejtun Corinthians shared the spoils in a goalless draw.

Pietà Hotspurs lead the way with 13 points, followed by Zejtun on 10, Rabat and Birzebbuga 9, Vittoriosa 7, Melita and St. Andrews 6, Dingli and Lija 5, St. George’s 4, Naxxar 3 and St. Patrick 1.

On Sunday, Vittoriosa Stars take on Melita while Rabat Ajax and Dingli Swallows cross swords in the derby.