Marsaxlokk claimed three important points in the race to secure a spot in the Top 6 as they defeated Zabbar St. Patrick 1-0 in a match from the YoHealth Malta Premier Opening Round league phase at the Tony Bezzina Stadium on Wednesday.
The Southseasiders move fifth on 17 points, two behind Sliema and one behind Sliema and two behind Hamrun but one ahead of Birkirkara and three ahead of Hibernians.
Marsaxlokk scored the all-important goal on 59 minutes when off a cross by Aguirre, Dodo served new signing Juvhel Tsoumou whose conclusion beat goalkeeper Jonathan Grech following a slight deflection by a defender.