Sannat Lions Ease Past Oratory to Stay in Promotion Race

GFA BOV Gozo Football League 2nd Division (MD 10) Kercem Stadium

Sannat Lions FC : 5

Oratory Youths FC : 1

12’ (1-0) Tristan Grech

16’ (2-0) Aaron Azzopardi

17’(3-0) Paul Said

18’ (4-0) Igor Nedeljkovic

61’ (5-0) Kieran Calleja

86’ (5-1) Aroldo Da Silva Arruda (Aroldinho)

Sannat L:

K. Attard, E. Bennici, J. Axiak, D. Galea, K. Calleja (C. Dingli, C. 69), P. Said (E. Gauci 46), T. Grech, S.F. Bajada, I. Nedeljkovic, A. Azzopardi, J. Vella.

Oratory Y:

P. Cremona, E. Refalo, R. Curmi (R. Portelli 59), A. Da Silva Arruda (Aroldinho), K. Farrugia, J. Xerri, G. Ellis (O. Xuereb 59), C. Azzopardi,  G. Portelli,  D. Saliba (C. Saliba 69), C. Farrugia (C. Hili 76).

Sannat Lions completed their commitments in the second round of the championship with a 5–1 victory over Oratory Youths. Following this win and the result of the match between St Lawrence Spurs and Gharb Rangers, Sannat moved up to second place in the standings and remain serious contenders for promotion.

In this match, Sannat appeared determined to secure all three points and virtually sealed the win by scoring four goals within six minutes in the first half.

Timeline

First Half:

Sannat took control of the game from the opening minutes and managed to score an early goal. They continued to press forward, making it difficult for Oratory to react, as they found the net three more times in quick succession.

12’ (1–0) Sannat opened the scoring through a header by Tristan Grech, giving the goalkeeper no chance to intervene.

16’ (2–0) Oratory failed to respond, and Sannat doubled their lead when Aaron Azzopardi found the net with a back-heel finish.

17’ (3–0) Sannat added another goal thanks to a fine strike by Paul Said.

18’ (4–0) Sannat continued to dominate and scored their fourth goal through a finish by Igor Nedeljkovic.

HT (4-0)

Second Half:

The match lost much of its intensity in the second half, as Sannat eased off the pressure while Oratory appeared demoralized, resulting in few clear scoring opportunities.

16’ (5–0) Sannat extended their lead with a goal from Nicholas Grima at the end of an individual effort.

41’ (5–1) Oratory scored a consolation goal through a shot by Aroldinho following a solo move.

FT (SL 5 – OY 1)

Referee: Adam Brighton 

Asst. Referees: Patrick Falzon, Jake Farrugia