Valletta moved a step closer to securing promotion to the Premier League as they defeated Zurrieq 5-1 in a match from the BOV Challenge League Top 8 at the Centenary Stadium on Sunday.
Andrei Ciolacu scored twice on 5 and 10 minutes to put the Citizens two goals ahead. Sulahmana Mamadu Bah reduced the gap on 34 minutes but a goal by Brandon Paiber on 37 minutes restored the two goal lead. Ciolacu added another on 69 minutes and Jefferson Ferreira scored a fifth goal ten minutes from time.
Valletta lead the way with 44 points, followed by Tarxien and Swieqi on 31, Marsa 29, Pieta’ 27, Mgarr and Santa Lucia 26 and Zurrieq 25.
In the Play-Out, St. Andrews notched the winner on the 90th thanks to Dale Camilleri to beat Senglea Athletic at the Victor Tedesco Stadium.
On the other hand, Sirens defeated Zebbug Rangers 3-1 at the Victor Tedesco Stadium. Gilberto Carrara put Sirens ahead on 29 minutes and although Duvan Mosquera equalised on the 48th, Carrara scored again on 71 minutes with Hafiz Mohammed Akadom sealing the issue with a goal on the 90th.
In the Play-Out, Fgura lead the way with 24 points, followed by Sirens on 23, Gudja 22, Zebbug 18, St. Andrews 16, Senglea and Lija 12 and Mtarfa 10.
