21 February 2026
GFA BOV Gozo Football League 2nd Division (MD 11) Kercem Stadium
Sannat Lions FC : 2
Zebbug Rovers FC : 1
10’ (1-0) Tristan Agius
74’ (1-1) Jake Sacco
90+3’ (2-1) Nicholas Grima
Sannat L:
K. Attard, J. Axiak, D. Galea, P. Said (E. Gauci 73), S.F. Bajada, T. Grech, E. Bennici, A. Azzopardi, J. Vella (N. Grima 73), C. Buttigieg (K. Caleja 46), I. Nedeljkovic.
Zebbug R:
F. Portelli, P. Spiteri (N.J. Saliba 73), A. Abela, B. Camilleri, H.H. Goncalves Barbosa, N.J. Cini (O. Mercieca 73), J. Sacco, L. Portelli, N. Cassar, I. Belhadj, J. Buttigieg (O. Saliba 73).
The most anticipated match from Match Day- 11 of the Second Division championship saw Sannat Lions claim a dramatic 2-1 victory over Zebbug Rovers, allowing them to join St Lawrence at the top of the standings thanks to the three points earned.
In this game, both teams had several scoring opportunities and the win could have gone either way. Sannat scored early, but Zebbug continued to share possession and managed to equalize in the second half. Just when it seemed the match would end in a draw, Sannat scored the decisive goal in the third minute of added time, securing a win that could prove crucial in the promotion race.
Timeline
First Half:
The first half was highly competitive. Sannat appeared ready to take control after scoring an early goal, but Zebbug recovered and began to share possession, allowing both teams to find more space and create dangerous actions at both ends. The score remained uncertain throughout.
10’ (1-0) Sannat took the lead with a goal from Tristan Agius, whose shot caught the defense off guard.
HT (1-0)
Second Half:
Zebbug increased their efforts in the second half, but Sannat continued to be dangerous on counter-attacks. However, the forwards of both teams lacked precision, so neither side could convert their chances into goals. Ultimately, the confrontation was decided by a goal scored seconds before the referee’s final whistle.
29’ (1-1) Zebbug were rewarded for their efforts, equalizing with a shot from Jake Sacco.
45+3’ (2-1) Sannat scored the winning goal following a counter-attack. Nicholas Grima, who had come on as a substitute in the second half, fired into the net from an angled position.
FT (SL 2 – ZR 1)
Referee: Derome Agius
Asst. Referees: Carmel Vassallo, Denis Kadri
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