10 October 2026
GFA BOV Gozo Football League 2nd Division (MD 1) Kercem Stadium
St Lawrence Spurs FC : 1
Nadur Youngsters FC : 2
8’ (0-1) Junior Claudir Marini
18’ (1-1) Daniel Atzori
55’ (1-2) Neil Mifsud
St Lawrence S:
J. Micallef, C. Gauci, D. Cassar, J. Xuereb, J. Grima, G. Debrincat, C. Farrugia (W. Simeao Dos Santos 84), L. Portelli, W. Debono, D. Atzori (D. Portelli 55), J. Saliba (D.J. Xerri 74).
Nadur Y:
Z. Vella, P.P. Camilleri (P. Muscat 74), J. Attard, C. Debono, M. Mercieca (C. Farrugia 90), N. Mifsud, J.C. Marini, K. Xuereb, S. Xuereb (N. Attard 74), L. Buttigieg (J. Portelli 63), K. Hili.
Nadur Youngsters made an excellent start to their league campaign, earning a deserved three points with a 2–1 victory over St Lawrence Spurs. Both teams were determined to begin the season on a positive note, but Nadur were more effective in attack and posed the greater threat.
St Lawrence went into the match without any overseas players, limiting their ability to mount a stronger challenge. Nadur, meanwhile, continued their encouraging form after progressing in the MFA National Amateur Cup a week earlier. This opening victory strengthened their hopes of challenging for promotion.
Timeline
First Half
Nadur showed greater attacking intent in the opening stages and took an early lead. St Lawrence responded with an equaliser, setting up a more lively contest.
8′ (0–1) Junior Claudir opened the scoring with the first clear chance of the match. Neil Mifsud played him into space, and the forward evaded the onrushing goalkeeper before finishing with a low shot.
11′ St Lawrence goalkeeper Joel Micallef was alert to block Neil Mifsud’s shot, which was directed straight at him.
18′ (1–1) Daniel Atzori equalised for St Lawrence, capitalising on Nadur’s failure to clear the ball and finishing from close range.
26′ Nadur threatened again through Junior Claudir, whose shot was saved by Joel Micallef.
36′ — Crossbar: Nadur were unfortunate not to regain the lead when Neil Mifsud’s free-kick struck the crossbar.
HT (1-1)
Second Half
The contest remained closely fought after the interval, with both teams believing they could secure victory. Nadur regained the lead early in the half but failed to extend their advantage. St Lawrence pushed for an equaliser in the closing stages, although they struggled to create clear scoring opportunities.
10′ (1–2) Neil Mifsud restored Nadur’s lead, catching the opposing goalkeeper off guard with a shot from a tight angle.
26′ St Lawrence’s best opportunity to draw level came from a Wayne Debono free-kick, but his effort went over the bar.
28′ Nadur responded immediately, but Joel Micallef saved Neil Mifsud’s shot from a promising position.
30′ Nadur had a chance to put the result beyond doubt, but Joel Micallef produced a difficult save to block Kurt Xuereb’s effort.
FT (SLS 1 – NY 2)
Referee: Derome Agius
Asst. Referees: Iker Pace, Jacob Luke Myatt
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