St. George’s joined Fgura United in second place, two points behind leaders Marsaxlokk as they defeated Sta. Venera Lightnings 1-0 in a match from the BOV Second Division at the Luxol Stadium on Friday.
Anthony Ewurum scored the all-important goal on 41 minutes.
In another match, Melita defeated Kalkara 3-1. Karl Saliba put Kalkara ahead on the 22nd minute but Michael Cachia equalised four minutes later. Goals by Karl Mohnani on the 68th and in added time handed Melita the three points.
Marsaxlokk lead the way with 39 points, followed by St. George’s and Fgura on 37, Birzebbuga and Mgarr 34, Rabat 28, Melita 27, Mellieha 15, Zabbar, Kalkara and Sta. Venera 13, Siggiewi 11 and Luqa 8.