11 October 2025
GFA BOV Gozo Football League 2nd Division (MD 2) Kercem Stadium
Oratory Youths FC : 0
St Lawrence Spurs FC: 1
72’ (0-1) Gabriel Debrincat
Oratory Y:
Z. Camilleri, E. Refalo, A. Da Silva Arruda (Aroldinho), K. Farrugia, J. Xerri (A. Zammit 78), G. Ellis, O. Xuereb (R. Portelli 46), C. Azzopardi, C. Briffa, N. Said, J. Attard.
St. Lawrence S:
J. Micallef, K. Borg, N. Haber, J.M. Portelli, F.A. De Oliviera, J. Grima (D.J. Xerri 57), G. Debrincat, C. Farrugia, D. Azzopardi, D. Atzori (M. Xuereb 78), J. Saliba.
St Lawrence Spurs collected three points from a narrow victory over Oratory Youths, registering their second positive result from their opening two league matches. This was St Lawrence’s first win of the campaign, and with this result, they started the season among the leading teams, showing clear potential to enjoy a more satisfying season compared to recent years.
On the other hand, this was a second consecutive defeat for Oratory Youths, and at this stage, their ambitions for the season could already be under threat. The match between Oratory and St Lawrence was a balanced contest, with each side enjoying the upper hand for one half. During the first half, Oratory were the more adventurous team but failed to create serious scoring opportunities. After the break, St Lawrence took control of the game, producing several dangerous chances in attack. The Spurs scored the decisive goal of the match and came close on three other occasions, hitting the woodwork, to eventually claim a deserved victory.
Photo: Anthony Cassar
Timeline
First Half:
Oratory came out attacking in an attempt to make up for their opening-day defeat. St Lawrence appeared unsettled at first but managed to stay organised in defence, denying their opponents any clear advantage.
30’ Oratory could have capitalised better, but a shot from a good position by Neil Said went wide.
33’ St Lawrence responded with a free kick from Felipe Augusto, which was saved centrally by goalkeeper Zac Camilleri.
35’ Another long-range effort by Felipe Augusto for St Lawrence missed the target.
37’ Oratory wasted an opportunity to create danger when Neil Said and Jurgen Attard failed to connect after a cross from the left, with Said’s header finishing over the bar.
42’ St Lawrence threatened again as Gabriel Debrincat broke through the defence but mishit his effort, allowing Oratory’s goalkeeper to save comfortably.
HT (0–0)
Second Half:
At the restart, St Lawrence surprised their opponents with an aggressive start. As time went on, they grew in confidence and dominated the match.
49’ Oratory’s goalkeeper was alert to block a free kick from Felipe Augusto.
55’ St Lawrence went close through a cross-shot by Daniel Atzori, but the ball finished wide.
57’ St Lawrence striker Jake Saliba had a shot from a promising position saved easily by the Oratory keeper.
62’ (Post) St Lawrence were unlucky not to score when the goalkeeper failed to hold a free kick by Charlon Farrugia. From the rebound, Jake Saliba hit the post, and his second attempt was weak and saved.
72’ (0–1) St Lawrence took the lead when a through ball by Jake Saliba found Gabriel Debrincat, who advanced into the box and beat the goalkeeper with a low strike.
82’ Oratory had their best chance to equalise when a cross from substitute Richard Portelli found substitute Anthony Zammit, but his header went wide.
84’ Oratory went close again through a shot by Neil Said that missed the target.
87’ (Post) St Lawrence were unlucky not to seal the win when a low cross from Felipe Augusto was met first-time by substitute Damien Jude Xerri, whose effort struck the post.
90+1’ (Post) Another free kick by Felipe Augusto hit the post as St Lawrence continued to press.
90+2’ Felipe Augusto had one final chance but fired over from a good position.
FT (OY 0 – SLS 1)
Referee: Mark Azzopardi
Asst. Referees: Patrick Falzon, Raymond Tabone
Photo: Anthony Cassar
0 Comments