The Alfred Gera team had to struggle to overcome a resolute Villa Schinas 2-1. Villa could have saved the game but Eric Cassar saw his penalty saved.
Tarxien AFC woke up to their responsibilities when they beat Kosmos '80 5-4. Curmi's boys were leading 5-2 when Kosmos made a late but futile comeback.
Sliema City are now poised on the top of the standings after a hard-earned 2-1 win over Villa Schinas. City wasted many chances as Villa took the lead from a Noel Borg penalty.
Giordimaina and Mizzi, however, scored Sliema's goals to settle the issue.