22 September 2026
GFA 2nd Division KO (Rd. 3) Gozo Stadium
Gharb Rangers FC : 3
Munxar Falcons FC : 3
Gharb R win 5-4 on penalties
16’ (0-1) Jake Azzopardi
17’ (1-1) Daniel Farrugia
20’ (2-1) Geordie Ellis
42’ (2-2) Mohammed Doughmi
49’ (2-3) penalty Matyas Jenik
64’ (3-3) Daniel Farrugia
Penalties:
Gharb R: Haraan Goncalves Barbosa (scored), Paul Spiteri (scored), Oliver Cremona (scored), Daniel Farrugia (scored), Sam-Frank Bajada (scored).
Munxar F: Emmanuel Galea (scored), Tomo Markovic (scored), Mohammed Doughmi (scored), Matyas Jenik (scored), Owen Grech (missed).
Gharb R:
G. Parnis, M. Bezzina (H. Paulin 65), O. Cremona, B. Camilleri, H.H. Goncalves Barbosa, N.J. Cini, P. Spiteri, S.F. Bajada, G. Ellis (D. Saliba 89), A. Abela, D. Farrugia.
Munxar F:
O. Xuereb, J.O. Amaechi Ouko, S. Sillato (P. Parnis 71), D. Bajada (O. Grech 71), K. Hili, M. Jenik, M. Doughmi, T. Markovic, J. Azzopardi (J. Formosa 86), J. Xerri (M. Xuereb 88), O. Curmi (E. Galea 86).
Gharb Rangers defeated Munxar Falcons on penalties in the third round of the Second Division Knock-Out competition after an exciting encounter ended in a 3–3 draw at the end of normal time. Gharb won the shoot-out 5–4, making the overall score 8–7.
Both Gharb and Munxar showed that they have the potential to challenge for honours in the division. It was a closely contested match, with both teams taking the lead at different stages, and victory in normal time could have gone either way. Ultimately, Gharb Rangers prevailed on penalties to keep their hopes of securing a place in the final alive.
Timeline
First Half
Both teams adopted an attacking approach in the first half, scoring twice each to go into the break deservedly level.
16′ (0–1) Munxar opened the scoring when youngster Jake Azzopardi surprised the goalkeeper with a shot on the turn following an individual move.
17′ (1–1) Gharb responded immediately, equalising through a close-range finish by Daniel Farrugia.
20′ (2–1) With Munxar appearing unsettled, Gharb turned the match around and took the lead through Geordie Ellis.
42′ (2–2) Gharb were unable to maintain the pressure, allowing Munxar to draw level through Mohammed Doughmi, who scored following an individual move.
HT (2-2)
Second Half
Both teams continued to push for victory after the interval. As the half progressed, however, they became increasingly cautious about conceding a decisive goal, and the match was eventually settled by a penalty shoot-out.
4′ (2–3) — Penalty: Munxar took the lead for the second time when they were awarded a penalty, which Matyas Jenik converted.
19′ (3–3) Gharb gradually recovered and equalised through Daniel Farrugia’s second goal of the match.
FT (90 minutes): 3–3
Penalty Shoot-out
With the teams level at full-time, the encounter was decided on penalties. Gharb converted all five of their spot-kicks, while Munxar missed their fifth attempt, giving Gharb Rangers a 5–4 shoot-out victory.
Penalties:
Gharb R: Haraan Goncalves Barbosa (scored), Paul Spiteri (scored), Oliver Cremona (scored), Daniel Farrugia (scored), Sam-Frank Bajada (scored).
Munxar F: Emmanuel Galea (scored), Tomo Markovic (scored), Mohammed Doughmi (scored), Matyas Jenik (scored), Owen Grech (missed).
FT (GR 3 – MF 3)
Gharb R win 5-4 on penalties
Referee: Anthony Paul Vella
Asst. Referees: Paul Apap, Patrick Falzon
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