9 November 2024
BOV GFA Cup (Q/finals) Kercem Stadium
Qala Saints FC : 6
Sannat Lions FC : 0
37’ (1-0) Igor Nedeljkovic
55’ (2-0) Ezequiel Eduardo Ruiz
60’ (3-0) Gabriel Cardona
64’ (4-0) Ezequiel Eduardo Ruiz
65’ (5-0) Igor Nedeljkovic
81’ (6-0) Igor Nedeljkovic
Qala S:
F. Buttigieg, N. Inguanez, J.A. Ferreira Dos Santos, P. Rapa (C. Mercieca 61), K. Farrugia, E.E Ruiz, Emm. Buttigieg (Jsph. Buttigieg 61), J. Parnis, G. Cardona, A.M. Bustos, I. Nedeljkovic (C. Bartolo 86).
Sannat L:
K. Attard, S. Sillato (M. Xuereb 70), G. Portelli, O.J. Obaje, E. Gauci, V.H. Alves Fernandes, P. Said (K. Calleja 61), D. Bellotti (T. Agius 50), E. Bennici (W. Debono 70), L. Almeida Da Silva, J.G. Da Silva (M. Vella 70).
Holders of the BOV GFA Cup Qala Saints inflicted a 6-0 win over second-division side Sannat Lions to reach the semifinals of the second most important honour in Gozitan football for the second consecutive season.
For this match, the Maroons had Nathan Chukwudi Njoku missing since he was called to form part of the Malta U/21 National team, but they still dominated their opponents throughout the 90 minutes. Qala’s large win however matured with five goals that arrived after the break. During the first period, Sannat made it difficult for their more quoted opponents to convert their supremacy in goals since Qala’s strikers were often disturbed by the defenders in their finishing and Sannat’s goalie was also in a fine form to protect his goal.
Sannat however threw the towel as they conceded the second goal during the first part of the second period so Qala took full advantage and made sure of the qualification by scoring more goals and the final score respected the difference of the side.
Photo: Anthony Cassar
Timeline:
From the first minutes of the match, Qala produced pressure on Sannat’s defence, but the strikers missed some good scoring opportunities, so the holders of the BOV GFA Cup only managed to score one goal before the end of the first half.
2’ The first serious scoring opportunity arrived from Sannat through a shot by Aud-Gustine James Obaje. Still, Qala’s goalie Franco Buttigieg was well-placed and saved the danger with some difficulty.
4’ Qala replied with a shot from a good position by Gabriel Cardona but the ball ended wide.
5’ The Maroons were again dangerous when a cross by Ezequiel Eduardo Ruiz arrived at Igor Nedeljkovic but the header by the striker ended wide.
17’ In another good action by Qala a shot by Ezequiel Eduardo Ruiz was weak and Sannat’s goalie Kyle Attard saved without difficulty.
18’ The same goalkeeper Kyle Attard was well placed and saved an attempt from a good position by Angel Miguel Bustos.
34’ Qala’s striker Igor Nedeljkovic went again close to put his side in the lead but his shot was saved to a corner by goalie Kyle Attard.
37’ (1-0) Qala opened the score when Ezequiel Eduardo Ruiz delivered a cross inside Sannat’s area and Igor Nedeljkovic netted with a good header from close distance.
43’ Qala could have doubled the score but a shot from an unmarked position by Igor Nedeljkovic missed the target.
44’ (post) Qala were again dangerous when a cross by Ezequiel Eduardo Ruiz arrived to Igor Nedceljkovic but the latter saw his header that was stopped by the post and from the rebound consecutive attempts by Paul Rapa and Gabriel Carodna were blocked by the defence and the goalkeeper.
HT (1-0)
Second Half
Qala maintained their momentum after the break and scored their second goal after only ten minutes of play of the second period so Sannat were demoralised and the Maroons took full advantage to score on five more occasions before the final whistle.
10’ (2-0) Qala doubled their lead with a goal that arrived from a direct free kick by Ezequiel Eduardo Ruiz.
15’ (3-0) Junior Adenilson Ferreira Dos Santos passed inside Sannat’s area to Gabriel Cardona who netted with a low shot from close distance.
17’ Qala could have scored another goal but substitute Christian Mercieca failed to connect to an inviting low cross by Igor Nedeljkovic.
19’ Qala’s goalie Franco Buttigieg denied Sannat from scoring a consolation goal when he blocked a strike by substitute Tristen Agius.
19’ (4-0) The Maroons added another goal when Gabriel Cardona released Ezequiel Eduardo Ruiz who concluded in goal with a good shot.
20’ (5-0) The fifth goal for Qala arrived when Ezequiel Eduardo Ruiz released Igor Nedceljkovic who netted with a shot from inside the area.
36’ (6-0) Sannat continued to suffer Qala’s pressure and conceded another goal when Christian Mercieca delivered a good cross and Igor Nedeljkovic headed in the net from close distance.
43’ Qala could have scored another goal but an effort by Nicholas Inguanez ended wide.
FT (QS 6 – SL 0)
Referee: Anthony Paul Vella
Asst. Referees: Darko Stankovic, Paul Apap
Photo: Anthony Cassar
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