Marsa, Mgarr United, and Vittoriosa Stars secured their places in Round 2 of the BOV Challenge Cup on Sunday, joining the ranks of Saturday’s winners—Birzebbuga St. Peter’s, Gudja United, Melita, Pieta’ Hotspurs, and Swieqi United.

Marsa Stages Comeback to Defeat Santa Lucia 2-1

In a tightly contested match at the Victor Tedesco Stadium, Marsa fought back from a halftime deficit to defeat Santa Lucia 2-1. Santa Lucia took the lead just before the break through a strike by Filip Petkovski. Marsa found their rhythm in the second half; Zeron Azzopardi leveled the score in the 65th minute, and a decisive goal from Davi Machado seven minutes later sealed the comeback victory for Marsa.

Mgarr United Dominates Mtarfa 5-0

Mgarr United delivered a comprehensive 5-0 rout of Mtarfa at the Victor Tedesco Stadium. The win was a strong display of attacking prowess in the second half. Joseph Paul Zammit scored the opener in the 32nd minute. The floodgates opened after the break with a brace from Ndoye Abdou (58′, 68′) and further goals from Matthew Mifsud (63′) and Wisdom Osaretin Igiebor (70′), highlighting Mtarfa’s defensive struggles.

Vittoriosa Stars Overcome Zebbug Rangers 4-1

Vittoriosa Stars secured their spot in the next round with a convincing 4-1 victory over Zebbug Rangers at the Centenary Stadium. Blessing Brafo scored two quick goals in the 69th and 72nd minutes to put Vittoriosa in control. Although Gaetano Gesualdi reduced the gap for Zebbug in the 76th minute, Renan Sgaria restored the two-goal cushion in the 81st minute, and Samuel Boakye sealed the commanding win in the 90th minute.

Confirmed Round 2 Matchups:

The next stage of the competition promises exciting clashes:

• Swieqi United vs. Pieta’ Hotspurs
• Mgarr United vs. Melita
• Marsa vs. Birzebbuga St. Peter’s
• Gudja United vs. Vittoriosa Stars

The winners of these ties will advance to the quarter-finals, where they will face the four qualified Gozitan clubs.