Qala Saints take top spot, Nadur and Xewkija take point

Qala Saints registered their second consecutive win in the GFA Division One when they defeated Oratory Youths 4-0 and move top of the GFA Division One.

On the other hand, champions Nadur Youngsters are still in search of their first win after they were held to a goalless draw by Xewkija Tigers.

Qala Saints produced a dominant performance to overcome Oratory Youths, who were suffering their second successive defeat.

Oratory tried to put up a fight against the title challengers and made life difficult for their opponents, conceding very little scoring chances.

But Qala finally broke their resistance on 34 minutes through a low shot by Kevin Farrugia.

The Saints doubled their lead on 65 minutes with a goal from Ezekiel Eduardo before Igor Nedeljkovic wrapped up the points with a late brace.

Xagħra United are enjoying an excellent start in the championship and earned their first three points as they beat Għajnsielem 4-1. 

It looked as though the Blacks were on their way to securing a win when they surged ahead after 19 minutes courtesy of a Joseph Ezogbo goal.

But Xagħra fought back and levelled matters a minute later through Lucas Farrugia.

Xagħra completed their comeback on 33 minutes with a fine shot rom Julian Bicudo before adding a third goal in stoppage time through Johan Castano.

After the break, Xagħra remained on top and sealed the points with a fourth goal scored by Farrugia on 70 minutes.

In the main match of the weekend, Nadur Youngsters and Xewkija Tigers cancelled each other in a goalless draw.

The match was devoid of scoring chances even though both teams could have won it late on as Xewkija had a good attempt on 81 minutes by Brian Parada that was stopped by the crossbar.

Three minutes from time, Nadur were awarded a penalty for a handling infringement by Carlo Abela but from the spot Andre Martins saw his shot saved by goalkeeper Nikola Kosanin.

NEXT FIXTURES

GOZO STADIUM

SEPTEMBER 29

GFA DIVISION ONE

SK Victoria W. vs Xagħra           16.00

Qala S. vs Nadur Y.      18.00

SEPTEMBER 30

GFA DIVISION ONE

Għajnsielem vs Xewkija            19.00