Gżira United maintained their top spot in the VMFA Cisk Premier League table as they defeated Hibernians 6-2. At the same time, they started the third round in the best possible way.

This was the 13th win from 15 matches for the Maroons who were in control of the game for much of the time.

Argentine player Sebastian Nayar scored a hat-trick while Jonathan Pearson, Kevin Sammut and Daniel Mariano Bueno also got their names on the scoresheet.

Ilia Nazarov and Adrian Lanzon scored for the Paolites.

Floriana continued to trail their opponents after a 3-0 scoreline against Żejtun Red Stars.

Champions MFPA returned to winning ways after defeating Rabat Veterans 7-3.Manuel Sevasta and Stephen Wellman scored a brace each with Mark Barbara, Luke Cauchi and Aleksandar Ribic adding to their team’s tally.

Ibrahim Tarek, Joseph Caruana and Adam Smeir scored the consolation goals for Rabat Veterans.

Birkirkara St Helen’s secured a comfortable 5-3 win against Żurrieq Wolves.

It was a game between two teams that were under no pressure and therefore the encounter was an enjoyable one.

Colombian striker Federico Marine scored a hat-trick with Jean Pierre Mifsud Triganza and Firas Aboulezz also getting their names in the scorers’ book.

Kevin Vella, David Farrugia and Beppe Muscat scored for Żurrieq Wolves.

STANDINGS – VMFA CISK PREMIER LEAGUE

Gżira United 40, Floriana 39, MFPA 29, Birkirkara St Helen’s 27, Rabat 20, Żurrieq Wolves 12, Hibernians 9, Żejtun Red Stars 0.