BOV Division 1: Yuri Messias hands Msida St. Joseph the three points

Yuri de Jesus Messias scored twice as Msida St. Joseph defeated St. George’s 2-1 at the Luxol Stadium on Friday.

The Cospicua side took the lead through Gabriel Okechukwu six minutes from the end of the first half. Yuri Messias equalised on 64 minutes and six minutes later, the Brazilian striker added another to hand Msida the three points.

On Saturday, Vittoriosa Stars take on Gzira United while Fgura United face St. Andrew’s at the Centenary Stadium. On the other hand, on Sunday, Rabat Ajax and Melita take on Mqabba and Pembroke Athleta respectively at the Centenary Stadium while Gudja United face Birzebbug St. Peter’s and Zurrieq meet Lija Athetic at the Victor Tedesco Stadium.