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Nadur Youngsters win GFA Cup for 11th time

Nadur Youngsters players celebrate with the trophy. Photo: Anthony Cassar

The 2024-25 Gozitan season came to a close over the weekend with the final of the BOV GFA Cup.

Nadur Youngsters defeated Second Division champions Kerċem Ajax 3-0 to claim the second most prestigious honour in Gozitan football for the 11th time in the club’s history.

Nadur had an excellent start and opened the scoring in the second minute through a half-volley by Ian Xuereb.

Kerċem had a golden chance to equalise in the sixth minute when referee Ezekiel Barbara awarded a penalty for a foul by goalkeeper Steve Sultana on Andrew Mizzi.

However, Sultana made amends by saving the penalty taken by Cesar Velez Da Silva.

Nadur continued to control the game and doubled their lead in the 21st minute with a goal by Brandon Said, who headed home the rebound after a header by Rafael Prudente was pushed away by the goalkeeper.

Kerċem tried to get back into the match, but Nadur held firm and they Youngsters went on to add a third goal through Olimpio Gabriel Fernandes.

At the end of the match, Charmaine Borg, Regional Manager at Bank of Valletta in Gozo, along with Gozo FA vice-presidents Michelangelo Grech and Charlie Zammit presented the trophy to the Nadur players and officials.

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