BOV Division 1: Sirens move top after fine win over Zejtun

Sirens moved temporarily on top the BOV First Division table as they defeated Zejtun Corinthians 3-1 in one of the two matches in programme at the Centenary Stadium on Saturday.

Clive Gauci put Sirens ahead on the 23rd and Johan Castano equalised on the 31st. However Marco Antonio Morgon Filho made it 2-1 on the 67th and Michael Micallef sealed the issue with another goal three minutes from time.

In another match, a brace by Alexis Ramon on the 23rd and 67th gave Gudja United their first win as they defeated Swieqi United 2-0.

Sirens lead the way with 8 points, followed by Santa Lucia on 7, Gudja 6, Mqabba, Lija and Pembroke 5, Swieqi 4, Naxxar, Vittoriosa, Zejtun and Marsa 3, Qrendi and Zebbug 2 and San Gwann 0.