MIA Division Two
Dingli Swallows 0
St Andrews 3
St Andrews recovered from their heavy defeat to Zurrieq in their previous match as they obtained a deserved victory over a disappointing Dingli side, now hovering at the wrong end of the standings.
Play was balanced at the start but Dingli went close first with a Darren Roe effort which was neutralised by goalkeeper Reuben Cini.
Dingli 'keeper Mark Abela then did well to save on Anthony Galea's shot. Six minutes before the break Dingli had a Jonathan Sapiano free-kick which just missed the target.
On 50 minutes Robert Guzman put the Saints ahead from a swift break. Seven minutes later Guzman doubled his side's lead following an indecision in the Dingli box.
Dingli could have reduced the arrears but Jesmond Zammit's header went wide. Ten minutes from time St Andrew's sealed the issue with a third goal scored by Mark Schembri. He concluded a good move between Guzman and Pisani.
Referee: Andre Arciola.
Xghajra Tornadoes 0
Vittoriosa Stars 2
Vittoriosa consolidated their mid-table position after chalking up their fourth victory in the league.
Against lowly Xghajra they dictated matters all the way. After only eight minutes a Robert Adami drive was well saved by Carter. A minute later Kevin Cachia's header was cleared in time by Xghajra defender Damien D'Amato and on 21 minutes Carter was once again on hand to save an Adami free-kick.
The Cottonera team maintained the initiative after the break with the Xghajra goalkeeper distinguishing himself with other fine saves.
However, Carter was beaten 20 minutes from time when Charles Cachia found space after a Lagana throughpass to put Vittoriosa ahead.
Lagana had a good match and crowned a fine day one minute from time when he sealed Vittoriosa's points, dribbling past Carter before ramming the ball home.
Referee: Saviour Tanti.
MIA Division Three
Gharghur 0
Sirens 2
Gharghur failed to maintain the pace with the teams challenging for promotion as they were surprisingly beaten by Sirens.
Gharghur scored after four minutes only for the point to be cancelled after a foul on Sirens goalkeeper Galea. They then went close through efforts from Kris Sargent and John Schembri. Five minutes before the break a Jeremy Dalli volley rattled the Sirens woodwork.
Gharghur re-launched their attacks on the Sirens goal after the break but in the 62nd minute Reuben Bonett profited from a goalmouth melee inside the Gharghur box to put his team in front.
Gharghur's reaction was weak as Sirens went on to secure victory with a Patrick Zammit first-timer from a free-kick.
Referee: Edward Spiteri.
Luqa St Andrews 0
Gudja United 4
This was a deserved victory for Gudja in a mid-table clash with Luqa who had a poor outing and finished the match with nine players.
Gudja took the lead after only ten minutes through Charlò Debattista from a free-kick with Luqa replying with efforts from Jason Cassar and Albert Zerafa.
In the 26th minute Luqa 'keeper Grech blocked a Stephen Orlando shot but on 33 minutes Stephen Borg increased Gudja's lead following good work by Kevin Ellul.
Eight minutes after the restart, Gudja practically sealed the points with a third goal, scored by Borg.
Luqa were confused and had two players sent off - Nathaniel Falzon in the 65th minute and Mark Said four minutes later.
A minute from time Chris Grech rounded up the score with a fourth goal for Gudja.
Referee: Mariano Debono.
Kirkop United 2
Ta' Xbiex 0
Kirkop are still in the hunt for a promotion berth but were made to fight hard for the points by Ta' Xbiex.
Kirkop surged forward in attack but found Renald Attard in fine form in the Ta' Xbiex goal. On 30 minutes Bonnici was unlucky to see his attempt hit the post.
Six minutes after the restart Ta' Xbiex hit the upright from a Ralph Mangion corner as Attard stayed focused to deny the Kirkop forwards.
In the 64th minute Kirkop goalie Mizzi saved on Buhagiar with the help of the bar but two minutes later Albert Caruana put Kirkop ahead with a goal from close in.
In the 68th minute Ta' Xbiex defender Dione Agius was sent off for a second caution as Camilleri scored a second goal for Kirkop 11 minutes from time.
Ta' Xbiex played a fine match but it was not their day, the post again denying them from goal from a Buhagiar shot.
Referee: Karl Frendo Cumbo.
Sta Lucija 1
Melita 3
Matthew Borg was Melita's hero in this victory over Sta Lucija. He scored twice as his team shot to the top of the league table, one point ahead of Pembroke Athleta.
Sta Lucija surprised Melita as they took the lead after 18 minutes from an excellent Melvin Agius drive.
Melita's reaction was immediate and on 33 minutes they drew level, Borg hitting home from a direct free-kick.
In the 64th minute Saints' defender Martin Camilleri almost committed an own goal but then Melita took the lead through Borg.
Borg wasted an easy chance to notch a hat-trick but deep into stoppage time the points were sealed when Simon Borg headed home from a David Busuttil cross.