BOV Division 2: Narrow wins keep Mellieha, Rabat on track

Mellieha and Rabat Ajax both maintained their challenge for promotion as they registered narrow wins in the BOV Second Division on Sunday.

A goal by Adam Smeir three minutes from time gave Rabat Ajax a 1-0 win over Mgarr United while substitute Connor Muchmore scored the all-important goal for Mellieha in added time as they defeated St. Patrick 1-0.

Zejtun lead the way with 33 points, followed by Mellieha on 32, Rabat 30, Naxxar 29, Birzebbuga 27, St. Patrick 23, Senglea and Gzira 18, Zebbug 17, San Gwann 16, Zurrieq 15 and Mgarr 7.

On Monday, Zejtun Corinthians take on Birzebbuga St. Peter’s while Zebbug Rangers face Zurrieq