Kalkara United officially sealed the BOV Amateur League II title on Sunday at the Luxol Stadium, securing the point they needed in a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Marsaskala.

The match began with a shock as Federico Galea put Marsaskala ahead in just the 2nd minute. Kalkara responded before the break, with Jean Claude Annati (39’) and Owen Gauci (45’) turning the game on its head. Although Jamiu Temilola Hassan snatched a late equalizer for Marsaskala in the 85th minute, the draw was enough to trigger championship celebrations for the Kalkara side.

Chasing Pack: Dingli and Msida Stay Strong

• Dingli Swallows maintained their hold on second place with a ruthless 6-0 demolition of Sta. Venera Lightnings. The match was over by halftime following goals from Jurgen Gerada (14’), Mark Cutajar (32’), a Ronaldinho Daley brace (38’, 41’), and Gabriel Sant. Luke Calleja added a sixth in the 77th minute.
• Msida St. Joseph kept the pressure on the top two with a 3-1 win over Siggiewi. Thomas Grima was the hero of the day, netting a first-half hat-trick (6’, 18’, and a 25’ penalty) before Juan Artiaga pulled one back late for Siggiewi.

Mid-Table Battles and Local Derbies

• Mdina Knights took the honors in the clash against Rabat Ajax, winning 3-1. Giovanni Galea struck twice (24’, 49’) and Jamie Lee Micallef added another to put the Knights three up before Zachary Tanti scored a consolation for Rabat.
• Ta’ Xbiex also secured a 3-1 victory against Ghaxaq. Neil Borg (43’) and an own goal gave them a cushion. Despite Clive Fenech reducing the deficit on the hour mark, Vitor Hugo sealed the points five minutes from time.
• Gharghur earned a clean-sheet 2-0 win over St. George’s at the Centenary Stadium, thanks to a second-half effort from Mark Bonello Ghio (52’) and a late Max Kirkbride penalty (86’).

BOV Amateur League II Standings