BOV Division 3: Swieqi United secure promotion

bov-third-division-2013-2014Swieqi United were the second team to secure promotion to Division 2 as they defeated Mtarfa 1-0 in one of six matches from the BOV Third Division on Sunday.

Giovanni Galea increased his tally to thirty-eight goals as he scored twice in leaders Sirens’ 4-0 win over Marsaxlokk while Ghaxaq, Attard and Xghajra Tornados maintained their challenge for promotion as they all registered wins.

Ghaxaq beat Mgarr 3-0, Attard defeated Santa Lucia 1-0 while Xghajra registered a 3-1 win over Sta. Venera Lightnings.

In another match, Ta’ Xbiex defeated Qrendi 1-0.

Sirens lead the way with 60 points, followed by Swieqi on 53, Ghaxaq 44, Attard 42, Xghajra 40, Mgarr 34, Santa Lucia 31, Mtarfa 29, Sta. Venera and Luqa 26, Qrendi 20, Ta’ Xbiex 17, Kalkara 5 and Marsaxlokk 2.