NAXXAR, Malta (Interstat) — Naxxar scored twice inside the opening 17 minutes and held off Gudja for a 2-1 home victory on Sunday. Naxxar opened the scoring in the fourth minute and doubled its lead in the 17th. Gudja pulled one back in the 47th minute but could not find an equalizer. The result kept Naxxar unbeaten in the competition at 3-0-1 and dropped Gudja to 0-4. Naxxar is 4-1-1 across all competitions, while Gudja is 0-4. Naxxar’s early pressure set the tone, and its defense held firm after Gudja’s second-half goal. Gudja had lost to Fgura, Zurrieq and Saint Andrews earlier this season. Naxxar also had a draw with Santa Lucia and a win over Victoria Hotspurs this season, while Gudja had dropped its previous three competition matches. The visitors pushed for a second goal late, but Naxxar maintained its advantage through the final whistle. Naxxar’s next scheduled match is at Mgarr.