26 October 2025
GFA BOV Gozo Football League 2nd Division (MD 3) Kercem Stadium
St Lawrence Spurs FC: 4
Zebbug Rovers FC: 2
20’ (0-1) penalty Haraan Hajazan Goncalves Barbosa
28’ (1-1) Felipe Augusto De Oliviera
33’ (2-1) Felipe Augusto De Oliviera
51’ (2-2) Jake Sacco
67’ (3-2) Felipe Augusto De Oliviera
89’ (4-2) penalty Felipe Augusto De Oliviera
St. Lawrence S:
J. Micallef, K. Borg (D. Micallef 79), N. Haber (C. Mercieca 54), J.M. Portelli (M. Xuereb 71), F.A. De Oliviera, J. Grima, G. Debrincat, C. Farrugia, D. Azzopardi, D. Atzori, J. Saliba.
Zebbug R:
A. Brignoli, P. Spiteri, G. Portelli, B. Camilleri, H.H. Goncalves Barbosa, N.J. Cini (K. Sciberras 87), J. Sacco, L. Portelli, N. Cassar, M. Vella (I. Belhadj 61), J. Buttigieg (O. Mercieca 71).
In the opening match from the third round of the BOV Gozo Football League Second Division, St Lawrence Spurs claimed a convincing 4–2 victory over Zebbug Rovers, moving to the top of the table and remaining unbeaten. For Zebbug, this marked their third consecutive defeat in as many matches, leaving them still without a point.
This encounter was a direct clash between two sides expected to be among the main challengers in this season’s title race. While St Lawrence has shown a positive start and growing confidence, Zebbug have struggled for consistency and will need to regroup quickly to secure their first points. The Spurs once again displayed their self-belief and determination, overcoming difficult moments during the game and sealing the win with two late goals.
The standout performer was St Lawrence striker Felipe Augusto, who scored all four goals for his team.
Photo: Anthony Cassar
Match Timeline
First Half:
Both teams started brightly, pushing for early control, and the match developed into a competitive contest with chances at both ends. St Lawrence managed to come from behind to turn the score in their favour before halftime.
12’ Zebbug threatened when Jake Sacco forced a difficult save from St Lawrence goalkeeper Joel Micallef, who turned the ball for a corner.
18’ St Lawrence responded through a free kick by Felipe Augusto, which was well saved by Zebbug goalkeeper Angelo Brignoli.
20’ (0–1) Zebbug took the lead from the penalty spot after Neville Haber fouled Haraan Gonçalves Barbosa inside the area. The Brazilian forward converted the penalty himself.
28’ (1–1) St Lawrence equalised through Felipe Augusto, whose angled shot surprised the Zebbug goalkeeper.
33’ (2–1) St Lawrence turned the match around when Felipe Augusto broke through the defence and finished low into the net past the advancing goalkeeper.
HT (2–1)
Second Half:
The second half continued to offer plenty of excitement, with both sides believing they could take all three points.
51’ (2–2) Zebbug drew level when Haraan Gonçalves Barbosa set up Jake Sacco, who fired past the goalkeeper from close range.
52’ St Lawrence almost regained the lead immediately, but Felipe Augusto’s close-range effort went narrowly wide.
64’ (Disallowed Goal) Zebbug thought they had scored through Jake Sacco from a free-kick situation, but the goal was ruled out for offside.
67’ (3–2) St Lawrence went back in front when Charlon Farrugia won the ball in defence and released Felipe Augusto, whose low shot deflected off a defender to wrong-foot the goalkeeper.
84’ St Lawrence nearly extended their advantage when Felipe Augusto’s long-range effort drifted just wide with the goalkeeper out of position.89’ (4–2, Penalty) St Lawrence sealed the victory after being awarded a penalty for a handball by Paul Spiteri, who was under pressure from an opponent. Felipe Augusto converted confidently from the spot to complete his four-goal haul.
photo: Anthony Cassar
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