22 March 2025
GFA BOV Gozo Football League 2nd Division (MD 14) Kercem Stadium
Sannat Lions FC : 4
St Lawrence Spurs FC : 3
6’ (1-0) Aud-Gustine James Obaje
12’ (2-0) Paul Said
42’ (2-1) Jurgen Attard
48’ (2-2) Eman Bugeja
62’ (3-2) Aud-Gustine James Obaje
76’ (3-3) Jake Saliba
84’ (4-3) George Portelli
Sannat L:
K. Attard, S. Sillato (C. Dingli 46), K. Xuereb, G. Portelli, O.J. Obaje, P. Said, E. Bennici,
A. Azzopardi, C. Buttigieg, G. Debrincat, C. Gauci.
St Lawrence S:
J. Xiberras, J.K. Farrugia, N. Haber, E. Bugeja, J.M. Portelli, J. Grima, C. Farrugia, J.
Xuereb (V.J. Saliba 46), D. Micallef, E.R. Okpokwu, J. Attard. (J. Saliba 46)
In the first match of the 14th round of the Second Division League, Sannat Lions
clinched a dramatic 4-3 victory over St Lawrence Spurs, securing their place in second
position. With this win, Sannat have confirmed their spot in the promotion play-off,
where they will face the second-bottom team from the First Division for a chance to
move up.
This was the season’s penultimate match for both teams, and both were eager for
a win. Sannat needed the points to guarantee second place, while St Lawrence aimed
to improve their position in the standings. The match was a fierce contest,
with the final result remaining uncertain until the very end. Sannat looked on course for
an easy victory after scoring two early goals, but St. Lawrence mounted a comeback
and erased the deficit. Despite St. Lawrence being more offensive for long periods,
Sannat regained the lead, only for S.t. Lawrence to equalize again. However, a late
decisive goal sealed the three points for Sannat just minutes before the final whistle.
Photo: Anthony Cassar
Timeline:
Sannat Lions had a fantastic start, scoring twice within the first 12 minutes. However, as
the game progressed, St.
Lawrence fought back and managed to get on the scoresheet
before halftime.
6’ (1-0). Sannat opened the scoring when Gabriel Debrincat delivered a cross, and Aud-
Gustine James Obaje finished from close range.
12’ (2-0). Sannat doubled their lead as Paul Said surprised St. Lawrence goalkeeper
Joel Xiberras with a long-range shot.
32’ Sannat continued to control the game and nearly extended their lead, but Paul
Said’s shot went over the bar.
40’ St. Lawrence created danger with a shot from Charlon Farrugia, which was well
saved by Sannat goalkeeper Kyle Attard.
42’ Gaining confidence, S.t Lawrence came close again as another shot from Charlon
Farrugia was pushed away for a corner.
45+4’ (2-1) – Just before halftime, St. Lawrence reduced the deficit when Jurgen Mario
Portelli sent in a cross, and Jurgen Attard surprised the defence by heading into the
net.
HT (2-1)
Second Half:
The second half was an action-packed contest with chances at both ends, as both
Sannat and St Lawrence pushed for all three points.
2’ Sannat’s Kyle Attard made an important save from a shot by Ebube Ralph Okpokwu.
3’ (2-2) St Lawrence equalized through a long-range strike from Eman Bugeja, which
completely caught the Sannat goalkeeper off guard.
17’ (3-2) Sannat regained the lead as Aud-Gustine James Obaje took possession
near the edge of the box and fired a shot that deflected off a defender, deceiving the
goalkeeper and landing in the net.
27’ St Lawrence threatened again, with Charlon Farrugia forcing a difficult save from
the goalkeeper.
31’ (3-3) St Lawrence equalized once more when Sannat’s defense failed to clear
properly, allowing Jake Saliba to fire home with a first-time shot.
43’ (4-3) Sannat scored the decisive goal. A Paul Said free-kick saw George Portelli hit
the post, but he reacted quickly to bury the rebound into the net.
FT (SL 4 – SLS 3)
Referee: Paul Apap
Asst. Referees: Darko Stankovic, Milos Solakovic
Photo: Anthony Cassar
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