BOV Challenge League: Pembroke take sole leadership

Pembroke Athleta took sole leadership in Group A of the BOV Challenge League after defeating Vittoriosa Stars 1-0 at the Victor Tedesco Stadium on Tuesday.

Connor Zammit scored the all-important goal one minute in added time before the end of the first half.

At the Centenary Stadium, Naxxar Lions were held in a 1-1 draw by Mqabba.

Jurgen Debono put Naxxar ahead on the 9th but a Luka Mijic penalty nine minutes from time restored equilibrium.

Pembroke lead the way with 27 points, followed by Naxxar on 25, Zejtun on 20, Marsaxlokk 16, Lija and Melita 15, Mqabba 12, San Gwann 10, Rabat and Vittoriosa 9 and St. George’s 4.