The MAFA Championship first round concluded with a major shift at the top as Marsa St. Michael claimed a decisive 2-0 victory over Senglea Gunners in a high-stakes showdown.

Jean Col Stiven Uribe broke the stalemate in the 24th minute, giving Marsa the advantage heading into the break. Despite a spirited push from Senglea in the second half, Sabri El Mansar sealed the points in the 41st minute. The result, overseen by referee Gjorgji Bitri, reshapes the title race as the league enters its next phase.

Għaxaq Wolves Keep Pace; San Ġwann Find Relief

Defending champions Għaxaq Wolves maintained their championship credentials with a gritty 1-0 win over San Ġiljan Saints. Marinko Solarevic provided the clinical finish in the 25th minute to ensure the Wolves remain tied for first place with Marsa St. Michael.

At the other end of the table, San Ġwann Pro Evolution Academy secured a lifeline in their relegation battle, defeating Balluta Barracudas 1-0. A late 58th-minute strike by Hissam Oubarrahou proved the difference, allowing San Ġwann to pull four points clear of the winless Barracudas.

MAFA First Division Standings