Kirkop United returned to winning ways as they defeated Mellieha 2-1 in the IZIBET Amateur League 1 at the Centenary Stadium on Friday.
Romeu Romao put Kirkop ahead on the 4th minute but Jacob Farrugia equalised on the 14th. Giovanni Galea notched the winner seven minutes in the second half.
In another match, Qrendi and Marsaskala shared the spoils in an entertaining 3-3 draw.
Leo Fernandes put Qrendi ahead on the 32nd but Leon Theuma equalised on the 39th and James Oghenekewaro made it 2-1 just before half-time. Qrendo levelled matters through Brandon Bray seven minutes in the second half and Leo Fernandes made it 3-2. However Marsaskala restored equilibrium thanks to an Oghenekewaro penalty ten minutes from time.
Birzebbuga, Vittoriosa, Kirkop and Attard lead the way with 6 points, followed by Qrendi on 5 Xghajra 4, Luqa, Qormi, San Gwann, Mellieha and Pembroke 3, Gharghur, Marsaskala and Msida 1, Zejtun and Rabat 0.