Zejtun managed to turn defeat into victory through second half goals scored by Brian Grech, Elton Caruana and Dino Falzon.

Kirkop broke the deadlock after only four minutes with Alan Deidun beating Mifsud from a well-taken free-kick.

Zejtun pressed forward and went close on two occasions through Elton Caruana whereas on another occasion an attempt by Mario Farrugia was saved by Mizzi.

In a counter-attack Kirkop were denied by Mifsud off an effort by Chris Farrugia but on 55 minutes Zejtun deservedly equalised through Brian Grech.

Kirkop regained the lead in the 64th minute as a cross by Farrugia was taken up by Charlo Debattista whose shot beat Mifsud.

Zejtun’s reaction led to a merited equaliser through Elton Caruana’s penalty kick and six minutes from time they scored the decisive goal through substitute Dino Falzon.

Referee: Sammy Attard

Fgura vs St Lucia 3-1

Fgura were made to fight hard by St Lucia in a keen match decided by two excellent goals scored by Matthew Spiteri during the second-half.

After only four minutes Aldo Pace went close for Fgura and in the 17th minute an attempt by Matthew Spiteri was well saved by Brincat. Fgura continued to dictate the run of play and a minute before the end of the first-half they broke the deadlock through Clint Ellul.

In the 51st minute an own goal by Fgura’s central defender Carl Camilleri led to the Saints equaliser with Fgura responding in the 59th minute as Eric Lia passed for Matthew Spiteri to beat Brincat from close-range to put Fgura 2-1 ahead.

Both teams were then unlucky to hit the post, the Saints through Joseph Catania and Fgura through Matthew Spiteri.

Nine minutes from time Fgura scored their third goal following a Matthew Spiteri personal effort.

Referee: Franco Cachia

Luqa SA vs Gzira 3-2

Luqa notched their second win of the season in a match they dictated for long stretches with Gzira failing to keep in touch with the teams challenging for promotion honours.

Luqa were the better team during the first-half but it was Gzira who hit the post in the opening stages through Owen Spiteri. They even broke the deadlock with Hubert Gatt Bonello beating Agius from a long-range free-kick.

Luqa’s reaction was immediate and they wasted two clear goal scoring opportunities through Randolph Penza and Alessandro Perrone but they deservedly drew level just before the break with Cumbo’s free-kick being headed in by Chris Penza.

During the second-half Luqa remained the better team and they made it 3-1 in the 57th minute through Randolph Penza following a Perrone through-pass.

In the final moments of the match Gzira scored through Claude Grech but Luqa held on to their slender lead.

Referee: Alexei Tabone

Attard vs Zurrieq 1-5

Zurrieq dominated throughout the 90 minutes as Attard suffered their seventh defeat from eight matches.

Zurrieq broke the deadlock in the third minute through Robert Bajada with Matthew Genuis making it 2-0 with a low shot in the 17th minute.

Attard were nowhere to be seen and Zurrieq added two further goals through Michael Abdilla and Matthew Genuis in the 18th and 22nd minute respectively for a 4-0 scoreline.

The second-half was a mere formality with Attard being denied by the crossbar off Clive Lanzon’s free-kick but they reduced the arrears in the 83rd minute through a low shot by substitute Mark Saliba. In added time Zurrieq’s substitute Joe Bugeja headed in from close-range for a final 5-1 scoreline.

Referee: William Debattista

Gharghur vs Sirens 1-1

Following seven successive wins, leaders Sirens had to settle for a draw against Gharghur in what proved to bne a very balanced encounter.

The first-half was a balanced affair with Sirens going close early on through Rueben Bonett.

Gharghur wasted an easy opportunity through Lawrence Vella with Sirens’ reply producing a shot by Ryan Theuma which was blocked on the goal line by David Galea.

Then Gharghur went close on three occasions through Lawrence Vella, Ludvic Bartolo and Matthew Coleiro but they took the lead on 57 minutes as Mifsud’s corner-kick was headed in by Christian Glass. Seven minutes later Sirens were back on level terms with Gareth Magri beating Edwards from a well taken corner-kick.

In the final stages Sirens created the better chances including a Kenneth Zammit which was saved by Edwards with the assistance of the crossbar.

Referee: Duncan Sultana

Ghaxaq vs Ta’ Xbiex 7-0

Bottom team Ta’ Xbiex continued to suffer heavy defeats, this time against Ghaxaq in an uninspiring match which was completely dominated by the winners.

Ghaxaq were ahead after just seven minutes through Bjorn Dalli with Christan Cristiano increasing their lead on nine minutes following a personal effort.

Ta’ Xbiex were nowhere to be seen with Ghaxaq scoring two further goals through Kim Caruana and Maurice Muscat in the 26th and 40th minute respectively.

After the break Ghaxaq reduced the pressure but after going close through Maurice Muscat and Bjorn Dalli, they managed to score yet another goal through Christian Cristiano in the 73rd minute. Donatello Spiteri Sacco made it 6-0 in the 89th minute and in added time they scored a seveth goal though Kevin Gambin.

Referee: Andrea Sciriha