Gżira United registered a fourth win on the trot, narrowly defeating Floriana to join Birkirkara in second place on 17 points, two behind leaders Ħamrun Spartan
A late goal from Kemar Reid handed bragging rights to Floriana FC as the Greens edged neighbours Valletta 1-0 at the National Stadium.
The first derby between
The Malta U21 team face Slovakia in the penultimate Group C match on Friday evening (kick-off: 6.30pm).
The Maltese youngsters are third in the standings