Melita took sole leadership in the BOV First Division as they defeated Dingli Swallows 3-0 in one of the two matches at the Centenary Stadium on Friday.

Kane Micallef, Manuel Ramon Sierra Camacho and Matthew Borg scored the Amateurs’ goals.

Meanwhile a goal by Brazilian midfielder Andre Rocha da Silva enabled Naxxar Lions to return to winning ways as they registered a narrow win over Lija Athletic.

Melita lead the way with 33 points, followed by Rabat and Pietà on 32, Zejtun 30, St. Andrews 24, Naxxar 20, Lija 19, Birzebbuga 17, Dingli and Vittoriosa 15, St. George’s 13 and St. Patrick 12.