6 February 2026
GFA BOV Gozo Football League 1st Division (MD 12) Gozo Stadium
Nadur Youngsters FC : 0
Kercem Ajax FC : 2
6’ (0-1) Natl Cidcley Severiano (Nenem)
16’ (0-2) penalty Andre Gabriel Castro Martins
Nadur Y:
Z. Vella, L.B. Da Silva, P.P. Camilleri (K. Hili 46), K. Xuereb (S. Xuereb 76), M. Scarpari, J. Xerri (N. Attard 89), O.P. Bugeja, N. Mifsud, D. Vella, D. Oliveira Souza, R.S. Favero.
Kercem A:
F. Vella, M. Fernandes De Souza Lima, D. Bogdanovic, J. Theuma, N.C. Severiano (Nenem) (L. Atzori 87), R. Saliba, A.G. Castro Martins, G. Vella (S. Azzopardi 90), A. Mizzi, A. Xuereb (T. Markovic 90), R. Cocolin Bosquerio.
In the first match of Match Day-12 of the First Division championship, Kercem Ajax registered a 2-0 victory over Nadur Youngsters to further consolidate the positive results they have achieved during the second round.
In this encounter, Kercem scored two early goals and maintained control for the remainder of the match, preventing their opponents from getting back into the game. As time went on, Kercem eased the pressure on the opposing defence and much of the play unfolded in midfield, with few serious scoring opportunities.
On the other hand, Nadur continued to struggle in their attempt to collect the points needed to move away from the relegation zone. They appeared demoralised during the opening half hour and, although they became more offensive as the match progressed, they rarely troubled the opposition defence and never gave the impression that they could recover from the deficit.
Timeline
First Half:
Kercem came out far more aggressively and managed to score twice in the opening minutes, allowing them to comfortably manage their advantage until the end of the half.
6’ (0-1) Kercem opened the scoring when a shot from outside the area by Andre Martins struck the crossbar, and Nenem reacted to the rebound to finish into the net with a mid-height strike.
16’ (0-2) Penalty – Kercem were awarded a penalty after the goalkeeper fouled Nenem. Andre Martins converted confidently from the penalty spot.
36’ Nadur had their best chance to reduce the deficit in the first half through a header by David Oliveira, but the ball went wide.
41’ Kercem were dangerous again, but a header from Andre Martins in a good position went wide.
45’ Kercem goalkeeper Franklin Vella was called into action to turn a long-range shot by Lucas Baretto into a corner.
45+1’ In an immediate response from Kercem, a shot by Nenem after an individual effort was blocked for a corner by goalkeeper Zak Vella.
HT (0-2)
Second Half:
The pattern of the match remained the same in the second half. Nadur created a few serious scoring opportunities, while Kercem failed to make the most of their chances, and the score remained unchanged until the final whistle.
19’ Nadur’s first attempt of the second half came through Lucas Baretto, but his effort missed the target.
27’ Kercem could have increased the lead, but a header by Jason Theuma following a cross from Nenem was comfortably saved by Zak Vella.
37’ The same goalkeeper was alert to save a central shot by Andre Martins after he had gone past the defence.
38’ Kercem looked close to adding another goal, but a direct corner by Nenem was saved onto the crossbar and out for another corner by Zak Vella.
40’ Another opportunity fell to Kercem to seal the win, but a header by Andre Martins from a Nenem corner was well saved by Zak Vella.
45+3’ Nadur nearly scored a consolation goal, but a close-range header by Lucas Baretto went wide.
FT (NY 0 – KA 2)
Referee: Sandro Spiteri
Asst. Referees: Igor Kankaras, Luca Grech
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