Malta football: Għajnsielem and Hibernians secure victories

In the BOV Gozo Football League First Division, Għajnsielem FC defeated Xagħra United 3–2 at the Gozo Stadium. Għajnsielem took an early lead through Ewertton Jose Spirandelli Costa, followed by an own goal from Alexandre Galiano Lazarini. Xagħra United responded with two goals from Ibrahim Salis to level the score, but Jesus Maria Meneses Sabater scored in first-half stoppage time to secure the win for the league leaders. Għajnsielem now holds 15 points from six matches.

In the VBET Malta Premier League, Hibernians defeated Gzira United 2-1 at the Tony Bezzina stadium. After falling behind to a goal by Luisinho, Hibernians equalized via an own goal by Filipe Maio just before halftime. Gzira United was reduced to ten men in the second half following a red card for Joao Teixeira. Hibernians secured the comeback victory in the final minutes when Isaiah Chukunyere scored off a rebound from a Joseph Mbong shot.