Birkirkara - 2, Sliema - 1
Birkirkara opened their Championship Pool campaign in impressive fashion when they beat Sliema Wanderers 2-1 to move three points clear at the top of the Premier League standings.
Sylvano Comvalius put the Stripes ahead with a fierce strike after 33 minutes and then Trevor Cilia made it 2-0 on 75 minutes.
Ivan Woods pulled a goal back for Sliema two minutes from time but it was too little too late as the Stripes held on to a merited win.