In an entertaining match, Zebbug Rangers looked heading towards another win as they lead Gzira United by two goals for most of the time. Gzira however produced a remarkable comeback in the second half, scoring five goals within 12 minutes to turn the tables on their opponents and win 6-3 to stay in the hunt for promotion in the Premier Division. Josh Parry scored four goals for the Maroons while Alessio Restuccia hit a brace. Karstin Cilia hit the target three times for Zebbug.
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Valletta dropped their first points in 2014 after being held to a 4-4 draw by Sirens. With maximum points from their last eleven matches, the Citizens looked set to extend their flawless start but found a great Sirens side who defended well and surged forward with good counter attacks. A draw against the former leaders provided a boost for Sirens who scored their important goals from Etienne Bonnici, Robert Darmanin, Patrick Barbara and Darren Atchinson. Dylan Agius notched a hat-trick for Valletta with Dassier Borg adding another.
Mqabba saw off Kalkara 8-4. The winners had the best ideas and dominated for long spells of the match. After ending the first half 4-2, Mqabba continued to score to make sure of the three points. Andre Ciancio hit the target three times, Steve Pace and Conrad Dimech scored a brace with Justin Psaila adding another one for Mqabba. Kalkara scored through a brace by Gerry Fabbro, Marc Tabone Ferrante and Duncan Bonello.
Meanwhile, Siggiewi leapfrogged Mqabba in the table as they surprisingly beat fifth-placed Naxxar Lions 2-1. After a 0-0 stalemate in the first half, Siggiewi gained a double advantage through James Borg and Benji Briffa. Naxxar made a late reaction when their opponents scored an own goal which was not enough to gain any points from this match.
Sixth-placed Fgura United narrowly defeated Msida St. Joseph 5-4 to register their tenth win of the season and stay in the top six positions of the table.