BOV Challenge League: Mgarr, Marsa share spoils in 2-2 draw

Marsa missed out on joining leaders Valletta and Pieta’ Hotspurs on top as they were held in a 2-2 draw with Mgarr United in a match from the BOV Challenge League at the Centenary Stadium.

Luka Mijic put Mgarr ahead on the half-hour but just before the end of the first half, Renan Sgaria Farias equalised. Mgarr regained the lead courtesy of a Jurgen Suda penalty but Joao Vitor de Oliveira Florencio ‘Robinho’ equalised on the 75th.

Sirens came back from a goal down to beat Mtarfa 3-1 at the Centenary Stadium. Hamza Muhammad Sani put Mtarfa ahead on the 11th minute but Leonardo De Bortoli equalised just before half-time. Ryan Mercieca made it 2-1 on the 71st and Jean Borg sealed the issue with a goal three minutes in added time.

On the other hand, a penalty by Erjon Beu one minute in added time handed Lija Athletic a narrow win over St. Andrews at the Victor Tedesco Stadium.

Valletta and Pieta’ lead the way with 12 points, followed by Marsa, Swieqi and Tarxien on 10, Zurrieq 9, Mgarr and Sirens 8, Gudja 7, Fgura 6, St. Andrews and Senglea 5, Zebbug and Lija 4, Santa Lucia 1 and Mtarfa 0.

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