Tarxien Rainbows and Swieqi United dropped their first two points in the BOV Challenge League as they shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw at the Victor Tedesco Stadium on Sunday.
Jurgen Debono put Tarxien ahead seven minutes in the second half and Augusto Rene Caseres equalised seven minutes later.
An Emmanuel Bio penalty on the 22nd minute enabled Pieta’ Hotspurs to beat Santa Lucia 1-0 while a goal by Dale Mifsud eight minutes from time handed Gudja United a narrow win over Lija Athletic in the two matches at the Centenary Stadium.
In another match at the Victor Tedesco Stadium, Sirens and Zebbug Rangers shared the spoils in a 2-2 draw. Ryan Mercieca put Sirens ahead just before half-time. Duvan Mosquera equalised on the 64th but a minute later, Mark Fenech made it 2-1 for Sirens. Camilo Diaz levelled matters six minutes from time.
Valletta lead the way with 9 points, followed by Tarxien and Swieqi on 7, Marsa, Pieta’ and Gudja on 6, Senglea 5, Mgarr, St. Andrews and Sirens 4, Zebbug, Fgura and Zurrieq 3, Zebbug 2, Mtarfa, Santa Lucia and Lija 0.