BOV Division 3: Important win for St. Venera over Mdina

Sta. Venera Lightnings claimed three important points in a 2-1 win over Mdina Knights at the Sirens Stadium in one of the four BOV Third Division matches in programme on Sunday. A win which puts them once again on level points with Mellieha

Edward Wileman put the Lightnings ahead on the 6th minute and three minutes in the second half, Mark Grech doubled the score. Stefi Cale scored a consolation goal for Mdina one minute in added time.

Msida St. Joseph registered a comfortable 4-0 win over Marsaskala in another match at the Sirens Stadium thanks to goals by Mario Crupi on the 18th, Fabio Muscat on the 33rd, Matthew Borg on the 40th and Ibrahim Tarek on the 64th.

Goals by Florin Anton on the 43rd minute and Ryden Gatt on the 63rd gave Ghaxaq three precious points as they defeated Kirkop United 2-0 at the Charles Abela Stadium.

In another match at the Charles Abela Stadium, Zurrieq and Dingli Swallows shared the spoils in a goalless draw.

Mellieha and Sta. Venera lead the way with 21 points, followed by Xghajra on 19, Msida 15, Kirkop 13, Mdina 12, Ghaxaq 10, Zurrieq and Dingli 8, Mtarfa 6, Marsaskala 4 and Ta’ Xbiex 3.