Lija Athletic returned to winning ways as a goal on the 90th minute by Rosalino Martins Pais de Almeida gave them a narrow win over Gudja United. A win which puts Brian Spiteri’s side back on top the BOV First Division table.

In another match, Birzebbuga St. Peter’s and Zejtun Corinthians shared the spoils in a 2-2 draw.

Oldi Majtara and Omar El Ghaouti scored for Zejtun with Vinicius Pereira dos Santos hitting a brace for the Saints.

Lija lead the way with 23 points, followed by Naxxar on 22, Marsaxlokk 21, Gudja 19, Vittoriosa 18, Zejtun, Pietà and St. Andrews 17, Gzira 12, Dingli and Birzebbuga 8 and Mqabba 3.