BOV Division 2: Zejtun Corinthians promoted

Zejtun Corinthians were the first team to gain promotion to Division 1 after defeating Mellieha 1-0 on Sunday in a match from the BOV Second Division.

The Corinthians lead the way with 42 points, nine ahead of second-placed Rabat Ajax. Naxxar and Mellieha are joint-third on 32, Birzebbuga fifth on 30 and St. Patrick sixth on 29. Five teams will be promoted to Division 1.

Kenneth Abela scored the all-important goal for Zejtun.

Meanwhile Mgarr United are a step close to Division 3 after losing 1-3 to Zurrieq. In fact, Mgarr are now eleven points behind tenth-placed Senglea and Gzira.