2 October 2025
GFA BOV Gozo Football League 1st Division (MD 5) Gozo Stadium
SK Victoria Wanderers FC: 5
Xaghra United FC : 0
3’ (1-0) Matthias Cordina
42’ (2-0) Sam Harland
57’ (3-0) penalty Caique Silvio Souza Da Silva
64’ (4-0) Caique Silvio Souza Da Silva
79’ (5-0) Caique Silvio Souza Da Silva
SK Victoria W:
S. Camilleri, A.L. Cutler, N. Camilleri, M. Cordina (M.D. Drury 87), E. Zammit (J. Bugeja 30), C.S. Souza Da Silva (K. Vella 87), S. Harland (T. Azzopardi 82), J. Wilkson Texeira Rocha, A. Touarha (L. Cini 82), M. Camargo Gomes Da Silva, L. Fenech.
Xaghra U:
M. Zammit J. Bajada, S. Galea, G. Medeiros Da Silva (Xuxa), L. Farrugia (N. Sultana 71), E. Xiberras (M. Gafa 46), T. Agius (D. Saliba 61), M. Mamo, D. Sowatey, J.C. Marini (Claudir) (J. Xuereb 71), Y. Abedi (Rodo).
SK Victoria Wanderers recovered from two consecutive league defeats by securing three important points with a 5–0 victory over Xaghra United. With this result, the Wanderers moved away from the lower end of the table and widened the gap over Xagħra, who remain bottom without a single point after five matches.
This match was seen as a direct clash between the two teams occupying the last two places in the standings, with Xaghra also seeking their first points of the season in an effort to move out of the relegation zone. However, the match turned out to be a comfortable win for the Wanderers, who scored early, controlled their opponents’ weak reaction, and doubled their lead before halftime. They then sealed the result with further goals in the second half. Victoria’s forward Caique Souza was the standout performer, netting a personal hat-trick. The Wanderers’ display in this encounter confirmed their potential to be more competitive and to improve their position in the league.
In this match, Victoria’s defence looked well-organised and, for the first time this season, they managed to keep a clean sheet. In attack, they were highly effective, creating danger with almost every offensive move. On the other hand, Xaghra continued to show the limitations that have made it difficult for them to collect points. Despite the players’ commitment and fighting spirit, they repeatedly compromised their chances of positive results with defensive lapses, while their attack lacked sharpness, with forwards often isolated against well-organised defences.
Photo: Anthont Cassar
Timeline:
First Half
SK Victoria Wanderers made a perfect start, opening the scoring with their first real attack of the match. Xagħra tried to react by taking the initiative in possession but failed to create any clear chances on goal. As the half progressed, Victoria began threatening through counterattacks and doubled their lead just before the break.
3’ (1–0) Victoria took an early lead when a cross from the right by Caique Souza found Jose Wilkson, who controlled inside the box and set up Matthias Cordina, who fired a rising shot past the goalkeeper.
35’ Victoria goalkeeper Samuel Camilleri was alert and easily dealt with a long-range free kick from Guilherme Xuxa.
38’ In response, Victoria’s Caique Souza had a shot saved by Xagħra goalkeeper Mattia Zammit.
42’ (2–0) The Wanderers doubled their advantage when Aaron Touarha broke down the left on a counterattack and delivered a low cross that was dummied by Jose Wilkson, allowing Sam Harland to slot home into the corner.
HT (2-0)
Second Half:
In the second half, Victoria focused on managing their two-goal advantage, while Xagħra began brightly, showing belief that they could stage a comeback. However, the Wanderers scored a third just before the hour mark, which effectively killed off the contest. Xagħra appeared demoralised for the remainder of the match, and Victoria took full advantage to extend their lead further.
48’ Victoria went close when Jose Wilkson spotted the Xagħra goalkeeper off his line and attempted a lob from distance, but Zammit recovered in time to block the danger at the second attempt.
49’ At the other end, Rodo fired off target for Xagħra.
54’ Claudir tried his luck for Xagħra with a shot that was comfortably saved by Camilleri.
56’ (3–0, Penalty) The Wanderers increased their lead when Sam Harland was brought down inside the area. The referee initially awarded a free kick on the edge of the box, but changed his decision to a penalty after consulting his assistant. Caique Souza made no mistake from the spot.
64’ (4–0) Victoria struck again when Xagħra’s defence failed to clear a low cross from Aaron Touarha, and Souza pounced to drive the ball into the net with a half-volley.
70’ (Penalty appeals) Victoria appealed for another penalty after a defensive clearance inside the Xagħra box.
79’ (5–0) The Wanderers made it five when a cross from Matthias Cordina was met from close range by Souza, who completed his brace.
81’ (Post) Xagħra were unlucky not to score a consolation goal when a Guilherme Xuxa free kick found Daniel Sowatey, whose effort came off the post before the defence scrambled the ball away.
85’ Xagħra’s substitute Delan Saliba had the final chance of the match, but his shot went over the bar.
FT (SKVW 5 – XU 0)
Referee: Andrea Naudi
Asst. Referees: Kurt Saliba, Patrick Falzon
Photo: Anthony Cassar
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