24 October 2025
GFA BOV Gozo Football League 1st Division (MD 6) Gozo Stadium
Nadur Youngsters FC: 1
Xewkija Tigers FC : 3
41’ (0-1) Brian Alejandro Parada
45+1’ (0-2) Brian Alejandro Parada
82’ (0-3) Marcelo Junior Barbosa
89’ (1-3) Joao Pedro Oliveira Santos (Pedrinho)
Nadur Y:
Z. Vella, P.P. Camilleri (L. Buttigieg 46), M. Scarpari, D.F. Rodriguez Angulo, J.Xerri (S. Xuereb 84), B. Said (K. Xuereb 73), O.P. Bugeja, N. Mifsud, D. Vella, V.H. Araujo Vieira (Vitinho), J.P. Oliveira Santos (Pedrinho).
Xewkija T:
A. Parnis, J. Vella, I. Xuereb, D. Bugeja, M.J. Barbosa (Josh. Buttigoeg 86), S. Cassar, G. Hili, A.M. Bustos, B.A. Parada, J. Farrugia (M. Bonnici 65), B. Armando Melo Dos Santos (Brenner),
Xewkija Tigers retained their position at the top of the BOV Gozo Football League First Division table after earning three important points from a 3–1 victory over Nadur Youngsters. With this defeat, Nadur remain second from bottom in the standings.
Xewkija’s win was built on two goals scored in the closing stages of the first half. Up to that point, Nadur had played the more attacking football but failed to capitalise on their scoring chances. Once in front, Xewkija showed their experience — controlling the match after doubling their lead and sealing the victory with a third goal in the second half.
Xewkija striker Brian Parada continued his excellent form, netting a brace, while Marcelo Barbosa delivered his best performance since joining the club. Nadur looked demoralised after the break, though they managed a late consolation goal.
Photo: Anthony Cassar
Match Timeline
First Half:
Despite Xewkija starting as favourites, Nadur surprised their opponents with a well-organised display and created the better early chances. However, their missed opportunities proved costly as they conceded two quick goals just before half-time.
3’ (Penalty appeals) Xewkija appealed for a penalty when Marcelo Barbosa went down inside the area.
5’ Nadur goalkeeper Zak Vella was called into action to block a long-range effort from Barbosa.
7’ Pedrinho fired wide from a promising position after receiving a pass back from Diego Rodriguez.
15’ Nadur remained dangerous — Rodriguez combined with Pedrinho, whose shot went over the bar.
20’ Brian Parada had a low shot go narrowly wide after being set up by Barbosa.
31’ Nadur wasted another chance when a Pedrinho cross found Rodriguez, but his hesitation allowed Adrian Parnis to save.
39’ (Penalty appeals) More protests from Xewkija after Julian Farrugia was challenged inside the box.
41’ (0–1) Xewkija broke the deadlock when Nadur failed to clear a cross from Stefan Cassar, allowing Brian Parada to pounce and finish low past the goalkeeper.
45+1’ (0–2) Xewkija doubled their lead — Julian Farrugia burst down the right and delivered a low cross which Brian Parada finished first time into the net.
45+2’ (Penalty appeals) Nadur protested again when a Joseph Xerri shot appeared to hit a defender.
HT (0–2)
Second Half:
Nadur tried to increase their efforts after the break, but Xewkija remained composed and extended their lead to secure the win.
58’ Xewkija almost added another when Parada beat the defence, but his lob over the goalkeeper went just over.
61’ Nadur keeper Zak Vella pulled off two good saves to deny long-range efforts from Marcelo Barbosa.
62’ In response, Pedrinho broke into the box from the right but saw his low shot saved by Adrian Parnis.
82’ (0–3) Xewkija made sure of the win when a cross from substitute Mathias Bonnici from the right found Marcelo Barbosa, who finished easily from close range.
87’ Nadur went close through Diego Rodriguez, whose shot from a good position went just wide.
89’ (1–3) Nadur scored a late consolation when Scarpari played in Pedrinho, who fired a precise low shot into the corner, giving the goalkeeper no chance.
FT (NY 1 – XT 3)
Referee: Reuben Spiteri Delicata
Asst. Referees: Duncan Spence, David Castillo
Photo: Anthony Cassar
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