Lija Athletic moved to safer waters in Group A of the BOV Challenge League as they defeated Rabat Ajax 3-0 at the Victor Tedesco Stadium on Wednesday.
Lian Xuereb put Lija ahead on the 15th and the same player doubled the score ten minutes in the second half Lydon Micallef sealed the issue with a third goal on the 70th minute.
Naxxar and Pembroke lead the way with 24 points, followed by Zejtun on 20, Marsaxlokk 16, Lija and Melita 15, Mqabba 11, San Gwann 10, Rabat and Vittoriosa 9 and St. George’s 1.