0 March 2025
GFA BOV Gozo Football League 1st Division (MD 17) Gozo Stadium
SK Victoria Wanderers FC : 7
Xaghra United FC : 0
11’ (1-0) penalty Igor Henrique Da Silva Costa
26’ (2-0) Caique Silvio Souza Da Silva
30’ (3-0) David Garba Emmanuel
40 (4-0) Caique Silvio Souza Da Silva
50’ (5-0) David Garba Emmanuel
71’ (6-0) penalty Igor Henrique Da Silva Costa
88’ (7-0) David Garba Emmanuel
SK Victoria W:
O. Xuereb, W. Soares Da Silva, N. Camilleri, C.S. Souza Da Silva (J. Saliba 74), M. Cordina (C. Buttigieg 86), I.H. Da Silva Costa, E. Zammit, D.G. Emmanuel, A. Touarha (J.W. Meilak 74), O. Fenech, L. Fenech.
Xaghra U:
M. Zammit, L. Farrugia (L. Meilak 79), M. Bezzina (G. Debono 79), J.A. Castano, D. Andelovic, M. Mamo, D. Sowatey, F.J. Xuereb, S.F. Bajada (S. Sultana 46), C. Galea (S. Galea 46), J.Y. Suzuki Bicudo.
In the final match of the seventeenth round of the First Division championship, SK Victoria Wanderers secured a dominant 7-0 victory over Xaghra United. This result lifted them out of second-to-last place in the standings, putting them in a strong position to avoid the relegation play-off. On the other hand, Xaghra failed to keep pace with the Xewkija Tigers in the battle for third place.
SK Victoria Wanderers entered this match determined to avenge their two previous defeats against Xaghra earlier in the season, as well as to secure crucial points to move out of the relegation zone. Xaghra looked overwhelmed and struggled to cope with their opponents’ play throughout the 90 minutes. The Wanderers established a four-goal lead by halftime and then controlled the second half, adding three more goals before the final whistle. SK Victoria Wanderers’ forward, David Garba Emmanuel, was the star of the match, scoring a hat-trick, while his strike partner, Igor Henrique Da Silva Costa, netted twice and continued his challenge for the league’s top-scorer title.
Photo: Anthony Cassar
Timeline:
SK Victoria started aggressively, dominating the early minutes and scoring an early goal. They neutralised Xaghra’s weak response and extended their lead with three more goals before halftime.
2’ The Wanderers threatened early with a long-range shot from Caique Souza Da Silva, but the ball went over the bar.
7’ Victoria continued to push forward, as Owen Fenech attempted a long-range shot following a free kick, but it went wide.
11’ (1-0) penalty SK Victoria Wanderers opened the scoring from the penalty spot after a handball by Daniel Sowatey following a cross from Souza Da Silva. Igor Henrique Da Silva Costa converted the penalty with a well-placed shot past the goalkeeper.
15’ Xaghra responded with a long-range free kick from Damir Andelovic, but the ball sailed wide.
16’ Xaghra goalkeeper Mattia Zammit made a key save, blocking a long-range shot from Matthias Cordina.
23’ (Penalty Protest) Xaghra appealed for a penalty, claiming a handball when Victoria’s defence cleared the ball from the box.
26’ (2-0) SK Victoria Wanderers doubled their lead when Da Silva Costa set up Caique Silvio Souza Da Silva, who was unmarked in the box and slotted the ball past the goalkeeper.
28’ Xaghra had a chance to create danger when a cross from Suzuki Bicudo reached Alberto Castano, but his volley missed the target.
30’ (3-0) The Wanderers extended their lead as Aaron Touarha set up David Garba Emmanuel, who surprised the goalkeeper with a powerful shot into the roof of the net.
40’ (4-0) Victoria added another goal when Da Silva Costa dribbled into the box, and delivered a low cross, and Caique Silvio Souza Da Silva finished with a low shot.
HT (4-0)
Second Half:
Xaghra continued to struggle to get back into the game, while the Wanderers maintained control and further extended their lead.
5’ (5-0) SK Victoria Wanderers added another goal when David Emmanuel Garba broke into the box and fired into the net from a tight angle.
11’ Victoria nearly scored again when Aaron Touarha set up Souza Da Silva, who entered the box but sent his shot just wide of the far post.
13’ (Post) Xaghra came close to scoring, but a shot from Suzuki Bicudo was deflected by the defence and hit the post.
17’ Xaghra threatened again, but Lucas Farrugia’s shot was partially saved by goalkeeper Omar Xuereb, and Alberto Castano misfired on the rebound, allowing the defence to clear.
25’ (6-0) penalty SK Victoria was awarded another penalty after goalkeeper Mattia Zammit fouled David Garba in the box. Igor Henrique Da Silva Costa converted from the spot.
28’ Victoria goalkeeper Omar Xuereb made a good save to deny a shot from Fabian John Xuereb.
32’ (Post) Victoria came close again when substitute James William Meilak delivered a cross, and substitute Joseph Saliba’s header was saved by goalkeeper Mattia Zammit with the help of the post.
43’ (7-0) Victoria sealed the win with a seventh goal after Da Silva Costa set up David Garba Emmanuel, who controlled the ball, dribbled past the goalkeeper and slotted into an empty net to complete his hat-trick.
FT (SKVW 7 – XU 0)
Referee: Reuben Spiteri Delicata
Asst. Referees: Darko Stankovic, Patrick Falzon
Photo: Anthony Cassar
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