BOV Challenge League: Luqa stun Pieta’ Hotspurs

Luqa St. Andrew’s, Fgura United and Vittoriosa Stars registered wins in the BOV Challenge League on Saturday.

In Group A, at the Victor Tedesco Stadium, Vittoriosa Stars defeated St. George’s 3-1 in the derby. Despite having the goalkeeper sent off after just five minutes, Quincy Bregman put Vittoriosa ahead on the 21st. Daniel Sowatey doubled the score on the 33rd and before half time, Hugo Santa Rosa Cruz made it 3-0. Gianluca Sultana pulled one back thanks to a penalty seven minutes in the second half.

At the Centenary Stadium, Melita and Mqabba shared the spoils in a goalless draw.

In Group B, Luqa St. Andrew’s registered a surprise 2-0 win over Pieta’ Hotspurs at the Centenary Stadium thanks to goals by Lydon Sciberras on the 45th and Joshua Micallef on the 75th.

At the Victor Tedesco Stadium, Fgura United beat St. Andrews 2-1. Rafael Conrado Prudente put Fgura ahead on the 13th and although Alan Borg Olivier equalised on the 38th, Prudente added another on the 68th.