BOV Division 1: Rabat turn defeat into victory as they beat Vittoriosa

Rabat Ajax came back from one goal down to defeat Vittoriosa Stars 3-1 in one of the matches from the BOV First Division at the Victor Tedesco Stadium on Sunday. A win which puts the Magpies in joint-second place with Zejtun Corinthians and Birzebbuga St. Peter’s, one behind leaders Pietà Hotspurs.

Tassio Lopes Ferreira converted a penalty to put the Stars ahead. However Rabat turned the score in their favour as Arlindo Rustemi levelled matters and Ryan Micallef made it 2-1.

Early in the second half, Ryan Micallef increased the lead further for the Magpies.

Melita returned to winning ways as they defeated St. Patrick 2-1. A win which puts them in sixth place on six points and leaves the Saints at the bottom with one point together with St. George’s.

Luke Micallef put Melita ahead and Bertrand Engoudou levelled matters for the Saints. Early in the second half, Kane Micallef restored the lead for the Amateurs.