Zejtun Red Stars Veterans got off to a flying start as they beat Zurrieq Wolves 7-1 in the first VMFA Kia Premier League game of the season.

Tyron Borg scored four goals for Zejtun, Gilbert Lowell adding a brace and Jonathan Buttigieg also finding the net.

Zurrieq’s consolation goal was scored by Mario Camilleri

Gzira United FC Veterans registered a 4-2 win over Rabat Veterans.

Alex Muscat (2), Jonathan Pearson and last season’s player of the year Andrew Cohen scored for the Maroons, with Dylan Falzon and Darren Galea netting for Rabat.

Cohen was presented with the VMFA Player of the Year trophy by VMFA Vice-President Stephen Wellman.

A perfect start for Birkirkara Saint Helen Veterans as they beat Luxol St Andrews Veterans 6-2 in their first VMFA Kia Premier League game of the season.

Joseph Chetcuti helped himself to a hat-trick, Glenn Bonello grabbed a brace and Trevor Cilia scored the other goal for the Stripes.

Last season’s league top scorer Michael Galea scored Luxol’s goals.

The Malta Football Players Association selection kicked off the 2022-23 VMFA Kia Premier League campaign with a 6-1 win over Pieta Hotspurs Veterans.

Mark Barbara scored a hat-trick for MFPA, with Luke Cauchi (2) and Carlo Mamo also finding the net for the winners.

Claude Mattocks scored the Hotspurs’ consolation goal.