BOV Division 1: Comfortable wins for Santa Lucia, Zejtun

Santa Lucia extended their unbeaten run in the BOV First Division as they defeated Qrendi 3-0 in one of the two matches in programme on Saturday. A win which puts them on level points with leaders Sirens.

Jurgen Suda put the Saints ahead two minutes in the second half and six minutes later, Manuel Guillari doubled the score. Paul Lapira sealed the issue with a third goal on the 62nd minute.

Zejtun Corinthians registered a fourth consecutive win as they beat Zebbug Rangers 3-0 courtesy of Gianluca Sultana on the 22nd and a brace by Adam Smeir on the 29th and 44th.

Santa Lucia and Sirens lead the way with 30 points, followed by Gudja on 23, Żejtun and Naxxar 20, Lija 19, Swieqi and Qrendi 17, Pembroke 16, Vittoriosa and Żebbuġ 15, Mqabba 13, San Gwann 10 and Marsa 5.