Vittoriosa Stars joined San Gwann in second place in the IZIBET Amateur League 1 as they defeated Marsaskala 3-2 at the Charles Abela Stadium.
Godwin Emmanuel put Vittoriosa ahead on 8 mintues and Gordon Saliba converted a penalty to double the score on 28 minutes. Emmanuel added another nine minutes in the second half. Marsaskala hit back with two goals by Christopher Galea – on the 62nd and 70th (penalty).
Meanwhile Rabat Ajax claimed their first three points as they defeated Gharghur 1-0 at the Sirens Stadium thanks to a goal by Lucas Barcik on 20 minutes.
Birzebbuga lead the way with 25 points, followed by San Gwann and Vittoriosa on 22, Luqa and Attard 21, Xghajra 20, Qrendi 18, Qormi 15, Mellieha and Kirkop 12, Pembroke 6, Gharghur and Rabat 3, Zejtun, Msida and Marsaskala 2.