Premier teams struggle to avoid humiliation

Zejtun Corinthians - 1

Balzan Youths - 2

Balzan Youths had to wait till the final seconds of the match to score the winning goal when they defeated Zejtun Corinthians 2-1.

Balzan took the lead on the 24^th minute Pedro dos Santos Calcado scored from close range after goalkeeper Ranier Farrugia fumbled the ball.

Zejtun were back in the game after Gers Delia's powerful shot beat goalkeeper Federick Tabone on the 34^th minute.

Balzan scored the winning goal thanks to Lydon Micallef who scored the winning goal on the 90^th minute.

Gzira United - 0

Qormi FC - 1

Qormi were also made to work hard for victory after they defeated Gzira United 1-0 thanks to a late goal by Jorge Pereira da Silva just nine minute from time.

St. George's - 2

Gharghur - 0

First Division side St. George's defeated Division Two side Gharghur 2-0.

St. George's went ahead just eight minutes into the match when Jonathan Ruiz beat goalkeeper Dunstan Zarb with his shot.

On the 84^th minute St. George's doubled their lead when Reda Boutahir headed the ball past the goalkeeper.

Kirkop United - 0

Rabat Ajax - 3

First Division side Rabat defeated Second Division side Kirkop United 3-0.

Rabat took the lead on the 26^th minute when Dylan Falzon headed the ball past goalkeeper Christian Francica.

On the 55^th minute, Rabat doubled the score when Justin Felice had his low shot beat the Kirkop goalkeeper.

Rabat scored their third goal on the 75^th minute when Justin Felice beat goalkeeper Christian Francica with his shot.

Marsaxlokk - 5

San Gwann - 3

Marsaxlokk were made to work hard for their 5-3 victory over Second Division side San Gwann.

Marsaxlokk took the lead on the 10^th minute after Malcolm Licari's powerful shot beat goalkeeper Daniel Nagy.

San Gwann were back in the match after they scored on the 31^st minute. A direct freekick by chris Pace beat goalkeeper Reuben Gauci.

Marsaxlokk regained the lead on the 42^nd minute when Sunday Eboh's low shot beat the San Gwann goalkeeper.

San Gwann made it 2-2 on the 57^th minute when Richard Attard concluded his solo effort by beating Reuben Gauci with his shot.

On the 63^rd minute, Marsaxlokk made it 3-2 after they were awarded a penalty shot after Keith Vella brought Malcolm Licari down inside the area. Keith Vella was sent off by referee Trustin Farrugia Cann. Modesto Valeriani made no mistake from the penalty spot.

Even though San Gwann were a man down, they managed to equalize just three minutes later after Richard Attard's freekick beat Reuben Gauci.

Marsaxlokk made it 4-3 thanks to Sunday Eboh moments later.

On the 85^th minute Marsaxlokk made it 5-3 when Malcolm Licari scored after he received a perfect pass from Carlo Mamo.

Hibernians - 5

Pembroke Athleta - 3

Hibernians were also made to work hard for victory after they defeated Third Division side Pembroke 5-3.

Hibernains managed to take the lead ten minutes into the match when Edison Luis dos Santos headed the ball past goalkeeper Rodrick Debattista.

Just three minutes later Pembroke were awarded a penalty after Lydon Cilia was fouled inside the area.

Matthew Borg's penalty shot was blocked by Luke Bonnici but off the rebound Matthew Borg's made sure he found the back of the net.

Pembroke managed to take the lead on the 37^th minute thanks to Lydon Cilia who lobbed the ball over Luke Bonnici.

On the 40^th minute, Hibernians made the score 2-2 when Clayton Faila's direct freekick beat goalkeeper Rodrick Debattista.

On the 63^rd minute, Andrew Cohen made it 3-2 for Hibernains when he scored from close range off a corner kick.

Edison Luis Dos Santos made it 4-2 for Hibernians with his powerful shot on the 66^th minute.

Pembroke's Carlo Leaonardo made it 4-3 on the 80^th minute when he beat goalkeeper Luke Bonnici with his shot.

Edison Luis dos Santos scored his third goal of the match when he concluded a solo effort to beat goalkeeper Rodrick Debattista to make the final score 5-3.