26 March 2025
GFA BOV Gozo Football League 2nd Division (MD 15) Kercem Stadium
Munxar Falcons FC : 0
St Lawrence Spurs FC : 2
45+1’ (0-1) Jurgen Attard
90+2’ (0-2) Eduin Junior Padilla Pedrozo
Munxar F:
D. Spiteri, K. Borg (G. Cauchi 59), D. Azzopardi, D. Bajada (F. Azzopardi 85), K. Farrugia, R. C. Bohui, N. Mifsud (N. Grima 75), N. Mercieca, N. Said (K. Mizzi 75), S. Muscat, K. Mifsud (S. Spiteri 59).
St Lawrence S:
J. Xiberras, N. Haber, E. Bugeja (J. Attard 87), O. Grech (C. Farrugia 71), E.J. Padilla Pedrozo, V.J. Saliba, D. Micallef, M. Dingli (D.J. Xerri 82), D. Atzori (J. Xuereb 71), J. Saliba (J.M. Portelli 82), J. Attard.
St Lawrence Spurs claimed a 2-0 victory over Munxar Falcons, ending their season on a high note. The match held more significance for St Lawrence, as they were eager to secure enough points to avoid finishing second from bottom, whereas Munxar were already guaranteed a third-place finish in the standings.
For most of the first half, Munxar were the more attacking side, but as seen in previous matches, they struggled to convert their dominance into goals. St Lawrence surprised them with a goal in added time before halftime. After the break, St Lawrence grew in confidence, managed their lead well, and sealed the win with a second goal just before the final whistle.
Photo: Anthony Cassar
Timeline:
Munxar started aggressively and created the better chances in the first half. However, their forwards were often wasteful, while St Lawrence defended well and took the lead in added time.
7’ Munxar had their first real attempt with a long-range shot from Kurt Mifsud, but it went wide.
8’ Munxar came close again as Daniel Azzopardi’s header from a Kurt Mifsud corner was saved by goalkeeper Joel Xiberras.
18’ Another chance for Munxar, but Nathaniel Mercieca’s shot missed the target.
23’ St Lawrence’s goalkeeper Joel Xiberras reacted well to clear a dangerous cross from Neil Mifsud before it reached Munxar’s attackers.
30’ St Lawrence nearly shocked Munxar when Eduin Junior Padilla Pedrozo’s shot was close but off target.
33’ (post) Munxar were unlucky when Samuel Muscat’s free kick was tipped onto the post by Joel Xiberras. On the rebound, Chris Ronaldo Bohui’s header was cleared off the line by Neville Haber.
34’ Another save from Joel Xiberras, denying Neil Mifsud’s shot from distance.
36’ Munxar kept pressing, and Chris Ronaldo Bohui had a good chance from a Neil Said cross, but Xiberras made another crucial save.
45+1’ (0-1) St Lawrence took the lead just before halftime. Jake Saliba’s corner was flicked on by Eduin Junior Padilla Pedrozo, and Jurgen Attard headed the ball into the net.
HT (0-1)
Second Half:
St Lawrence came out stronger in the second half, forcing Munxar to defend for long periods. Munxar attempted to stay in the game with counterattacks, but clear scoring opportunities were rare.
9’ Munxar’s goalkeeper Damien Spiteri made an important save, blocking Eduin Junior Padilla Pedrozo’s shot after he broke free inside the box.
45+2’ (0-2) St Lawrence sealed the win with a long-range strike from Eduin Junior Padilla Pedrozo, which caught the goalkeeper off guard.
FT (MF 0 – SLS 2)
Referee: Anthony Paul Vella
Asst. Referees: Paul Apap, Patrick Falzon
Photo: Anthony Cassar
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