BOV Division 1: Qormi restore six-point lead

Leaders Qormi restored their six-point lead on top the BOV First Division table as they scored twice in the second half to beat bottom placed Rabat Ajax 2-0 at the Victor Tedesco Stadium on Saturday.

Luke Busuttil opened the score on the 63rd minute and Shamison Zammit sealed the issue with a second goal in added time.

In another match, Arilson Mello da Silva scored the all-important goal on the 34th minute as Zebbug Rangers defeated Melita 1-0.

Qormi lead the way with 43 points, followed by Pietà and Mqabba 37, Zebbug 34, Zejtun 32, Vittoriosa and San Gwann 27, Qrendi 23, Sirens 21, Pembroke 20, Zabbar 19, Melita 12, Marsa 12 and Rabat 5.