Lija Athletic were crowned BOV First Division champions after defeating Mqabba 2-1 at the Centenary Stadium on Saturday with Naxxar Lions losing 2-4 to Senglea Athletic at the Victor Tedesco Stadium. Lee Joe Schembri put Lija ahead on the 19th minute and Erjon Beu converted a penalty just before half-time. Lyden Micallef pulled one back