Mighty Wanderers and FCB Nyasa Big Bullets picked vital wins in their respective matches in the FDH Bank Premiership Sunday.
The Nomads defeated Kamuzu Barracks 2-0 at Civo Stadium in Lilongwe whereas Bullets beat Karonga United 1-0 at Karonga Stadium in Karonga District.
Following the victories, both Wanderers and Bullets trail leaders Silver Strikers by two points with two matches to wind up the first round.
Wanderers moved up to second position with 26 points from 13 matches, above third-placed Bullets on goal difference.
Currently, Silver lead the 16-member log table with 28 points from the same number of matches.
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At Civo Stadium in Lilongwe, first-half goals from Sama Tanjong Thierry and Emmanuel Nyirenda were enough to secure maximum points for the Nomads.
Tanjong broke the deadlock in the 13th minute of the match before Nyirenda doubled the lead in added time of the first half.
After the match, Wanderers Coach Bob Mpinganjira said he was relieved with the victory.
On his part, KB interim Coach Dennis Kambewa said he was disappointed with the result.
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At Karonga Stadium, Ephraim Kondowe scored the only goal as Bullets registered their second consecutive win in the FDH Bank Premiership.
Bullets defeated Chitipa United 2-0 at Mpira Stadium in Blantyre City last week.
Elsewhere, Blue Eagles descended to fourth position after suffering a 2-1 loss to Civil Service United at Nankhaka Stadium in Lilongwe
