Floriana stayed in contention for the championship title after defeating Hibernians Veterans 6-4. On the other hand, reigning champions MFPA secured their 11th win of the season after defeating Żurrieq Wolves 10-4 with Rabat and Birkirkara St Helen’s putting on a show after a 3-3 draw.

Floriana – Hibernians 6-4

The match between Floriana FC and Hibernians FC Veterans was certainly a thrilling encounter that will be remembered for its dramatic turn of events. Hibernians showcased their strength during the first half, taking a commanding 3-1 lead into halftime. However, Floriana’s determination shone through in the second half as they made a sensational comeback.

Manolito Micallef was the standout player, netting a remarkable hat-trick that energized his team. His contributions were crucial in shifting the momentum in favor of Floriana. Additionally, goals from Christian Cassar, Malcolm Licari, and Brian Said solidified Floriana’s dominance in the second half, leading to their impressive 6-4 victory.

On the other side, Hibernians didn’t go down without a fight. Beppe Antignolo’s brace, along with goals from Ilia Nazarov and Craig Schembri, highlighted their offensive capabilities despite the defeat.

Rabat Veterans – Birkirkara St Helen’s 3-3

The match between Rabat Veterans and Birkirkara Saint Helen Veterans FC was indeed thrilling and showcased the essence of football. Birkirkara’s explosive start with a 3-0 lead highlighted their offensive strength, especially with Ayrton Buhagiar’s brace and Christian Caruana’s goal. Yet, Rabat’s determination and skill in the second half demonstrated that the game is never over until the final whistle. Adam Smeir’s two goals, alongside Leandros Calleja’s equalizer, not only brought them back into the match but also made for an exhilarating finish.

MFPA – Żurrieq Wolves 10-4

In an astonishing display of offensive prowess, Malta Football Players Association triumphed against Zurrieq Wolves Veteranswith a commanding 10-4 victory in the last match of Matchday 18. Gareth Sciberras and George Frendo were instrumental in this stunning performance, each netting a hat-trick that showcased their exceptional skills and clinical finishing abilities.

Julian Galea also had an impactful game, contributing with two goals of his own, while Stephen Wellman and Michael Galea each added one goal to the scoreline, rounding out an impressive team effort for MFPA.

Despite the defeat, Zurrieq put up a spirited fight, managing to score four times by Kevin Vella (2) and Clarence Thompson (2) but they ultimately couldn’t keep pace with the relentless attack of Mfpa.

STANDINGS – VMFA CISK PREMIER LEAGUE

Gżira United 49, Floriana 48, MFPA 35, Birkirkara St Helen’s 31, Rabat 21, Żurrieq Wolves 15, Hibernians 12, Żejtun Red Stars 0.