Mqabba claimed three precious points as they defeated neighbours Zurrieq 1-0 at the Centenary Stadium in a match from BOV Challenge League on Wednesday.

Lucas Matheus dos Santos scored the all-important goal four minutes from time.

Sliema lead the way with 38 points, followed by Naxxar on 35, Zejtun 30, Tarxien 25, Zurrieq 23, Melita 22, Fgura 21, Lija and St. Andrews 19, Swieqi and Attard 17, Marsa 16, San Gwann 15, Marsaskala and Mqabba 11, Vittoriosa 10, Mtarfa 8 and Qrendi 7

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