Vittoriosa S 4

Melita 2

Vittoriosa Stars clinched their third consecutive victory beating a fighting ten-man Melita side 4-2.

Vittoriosa claimed the victory with three quick goals in the space of four minutes just before the break.

melita had taken a surprise lead on thirteen minutes when Nicolo Baldacchino Orland finished in style a slick Melita move.

Vittoriosa looked jolted as Melita grew in confidence, but on 41 minutes Vittoriosa obtained the equaliser.

Makinwa did the running before passing to Chitescu who beat Sapiano with a precise grounder. Melita had Kane Micallef sent for dissent and a minute later Vittoriosa took the lead when Clayton Micallef lobbed the ball over Sapiano and Elton Vella scored from close range.

Another 60 seconds and Vittoriosa were on the mark again with Makinwa’s shot on the turn too much for Sapiano.

In the second half Melita pulled one back on 63 minutes, again through Nicolo Baldacchino Orland, and pushed forward in search for an incredible draw.

Vittoriosa goalkeeper Bonello was however on the alert avoiding some dangerous situations in his area.

The Stars faded out as they had to defend their slender lead, but on 92 minutes Leontin Chitescu wrapped the match when he scored a beauty from an acute angle.

Referee - Esther Azzopardi

Mosta 2

Mqabba 2

Julian Vella scored a late goal, his second of the match to give Mosta a valuable point against an inspired Mqabba.

Mqabba still in search of their first victory played a very good game and could have even snatched the victory with sharper finishing.

Mosta who were on maximum points tarted on a top note as they forged ahead on four minutes when Julian Vella put Mosta in front following a Briggs corner.

Mqabba made a comeback and drew level on 26 minutes through Claudio Calleja who first-timed at the back of the net.

The second half was spectacular to watch with both sides in search of the winning goal.

Ten minutes from time Mqabba took the lead through Patrick Borg who connected to a Pierre Grima freekick.

But Mosta did not throw in the towel as they snatched a dramatic equaliser in the final minute when Julian Vella scored following a bad sortie by Mqabba goalkeeper Kris Calleja.

Referee - Gordon Barbara