1 November 2025
BOV GFA Cup (Prel. Rd) Kercem Stadium
Nadur Youngsters FC : 2
Xaghra United FC : 0
23’ (1-0) Diego Fernando Rodriguez Angulo
90+6′ (penalty missed – saved) Joseph Xerri (NY)
90+6′ (2-0) Joseph Xerri
Nadur Y:
Z. Vella, M. Scarpari, D.F. Rodriguez Angulo, J.Xerri, L. Buttigieg (S. Xuereb 77), B. Said (P.P. Camilleri 64), O.P. Bugeja, N. Mifsud, D. Vella, L.N. Gutierrez, J.P. Oliveira Santos (Pedrinho).
Xaghra U:
W.C. Santos (Tom), J. Bajada (P.J. Mifsud 83), S. Galea, I. De Jesus De Santana (Jacare), L. Farrugia, E. Xiberras (D. Saliba 70), J. Xuereb (M. Gafa 83), T. Agius (S. Sultana 70), M. Mamo, J.C. Marini (Claudir), Y. Abedi (Rodo) (N. Sultana 29).
Holders Nadur Youngsters secured their place in the quarter-finals of the BOV GFA Cup with a 2–0 victory over Xaghra United. The match brought together the two teams currently occupying the bottom places in the league standings, both eager to achieve a positive result in this competition to make up for their disappointing league form.
Nadur were the more adventurous side throughout the encounter and managed to take the lead in the first half. Despite maintaining dominance after the break, they could not find a second goal until stoppage time, when they finally sealed a well-deserved victory.
Photo: Anthony Cassar
Match Timeline
First Half:
Both teams started motivated to get a positive result, remaining well-organised in defence and limiting clear chances at either end. Nadur, however, capitalised on a good move midway through the half to take the lead.
20’ Nadur registered their first attempt when Pedrinho fired just wide from distance.
23’ (1–0) Nadur opened the scoring as Brandon Said provided a fine pass to Diego Rodriguez, who beat the goalkeeper from close range.
30’ Xaghra threatened through Claudir, whose shot was deflected for a corner.
45+4’ Pedrinho tried his luck again for Nadur, but his shot went narrowly wide.
HT (1–0)
Second Half:
Nadur came out stronger after the break, showing more attacking intent and creating several scoring opportunities as the half progressed.
51’ Pedrinho broke into the box and squared to Brandon Said, whose effort was blocked for a corner. Nadur appealed for a penalty for handball in the same action.
52’ In a quick response, Xaghra’s Lucas Farrugia broke through the defence but shot wide.
56’ From a corner, Scarpari’s header hit the post as Nadur pressed for a second.
58’ Xaghra goalkeeper Winston Tom came off his line in time to deny Brandon Said after a clever through ball from Pedrinho.
62’ Pedrinho tried again, but his effort was comfortably saved by Winston Tom.
72’ The Xaghra keeper once again denied Nadur, tipping Scarpari’s attempt over the bar after good work from Pedrinho.
74’ Nadur striker Neil Mifsud went close with a shot that missed the target.
75’ Xaghra replied through Lucas Farrugia, whose shot was deflected for a corner.
84’ Joseph Xerri tried from long range for Nadur, but his effort went wide.
90+1’ Nadur nearly doubled their lead when Diego Rodriguez’s header from Pedrinho’s free kick was saved brilliantly by Winston Tom.
90+6’ (2–0, Penalty) Nadur sealed the win after being awarded a penalty for a foul by substitute Melchiore Gafa on Diego Rodriguez. Joseph Xerri’s initial spot kick was saved by the goalkeeper, but he calmly scored from the rebound to confirm Nadur’s qualification.
FT (NY 2 – XU 0)
Referee: Wayne Sammut
Asst. Referees: Mark Azzopardi, Ranald Portelli
Photo: Anthony Cassar
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