A brace by Ige Abdullahi Adeshina put Lija Athletic back in second place as they beat St. George’s 2-0 in one of the two BOV First Division matches in programme at the Centenary Stadium.

In another match, Msida St. Joseph and Gzira United shared the spoils in a goalless draw.

Pietà lead the way with 18 points, followed by Lija on 16, Zebbug 14, Melita 13, St. Andrews 12, Zejtun, Birzebbuga and Gzira 9, Zurrieq 8, Gudja 7, Msida 5 and Hamrun -3.