1 March 2026
GFA BOV Gozo Football League 1st Division (MD 18) Gozo Stadium
Ghajnsielem FC : 2
SK Victoria Wanderers FC : 1
34’ (0-1) Mustapha Lawal Amodu
45’ (1-1) Jhon Alejandro Gonzalez Castillo
65’ (2-1) Ewertton Jose Spirandelli Costa (Tom Tom)
Ghajnsielem:
G. Parnis, A. Xuereb, W. Hili, N.I. Belhadj (P. Rapa 76), E.J. Spirandelli Costa (Tom Tom), J. Buttigieg (D. Attard 85), H. Muscat (D. Grozdanov 76), J. Tabone Refalo, D. Murillo Borrero, J.A. Gonzalez Castillo, D.A. Cuero.
SK Victoria W:
S. Camilleri, N. Camilleri (M.D. Drury 61), E.N. Montenegro Orozco, M. Cordina, M.L. Amodu (N. Grech 61), E. Zammit (J. Bugela 61), E.D. Alvarez Vielma (L. Cini 61), J.M. Pena Ferrucho, A. Touarha, O. Fenech (S. Harland 46), L. Fenech.
Ghajnsielem came from behind to secure a 2–1 victory over SK Victoria Wanderers, a result which saw them climb back into second place in the league standings. This was a highly anticipated encounter, as failure by Ghajnsielem to collect all three points would have meant that leaders Kercem Ajax were crowned champions mathematically.
The match between Ghajnsielem and SK Victoria Wanderers proved to be a closely contested affair. Although neither side was under particular pressure, both teams were motivated to achieve a positive result. The Wanderers, who had already secured fifth place in the standings, were looking to make amends for the two heavy defeats they had suffered against Ghajnsielem in the first two rounds of the campaign. Ghajnsielem, on the other hand, were determined to remain the main challengers to the league leaders. Throughout the encounter, both teams displayed an attacking approach while remaining disciplined defensively, ensuring that the final outcome remained in doubt until the very end.
Timeline
First Half:
The opening half was highly entertaining, with both teams producing good football and creating several scoring opportunities at both ends. As a result, Ghajnsielem and SK Victoria Wanderers went into the break with a deserved 1–1 scoreline.
8’ Victoria registered the first attempt on goal through a shot by Emerson Zammit, which missed the target.
10’ Ghajnsielem replied when Jhon Gonzalez delivered a cross into the box, but Joshua Buttigieg’s header went wide.
12’ Victoria were dangerous again through a shot by Mustapha Amodu, which also went off target.
13’ Victoria goalkeeper Samuel Camilleri was called into action to save a well-struck central effort by Derison Cuero.
14’ (Red card appeals) Ghajnsielem protested for the dismissal of Victoria defender Nicolas Orozco for stopping Jhon Gonzalez as he attempted to enter the penalty area. From the resulting free kick, Ewertton Tom’s shot went over the bar.
25’ Ghajnsielem created another good chance when Ewertton Tom played Joshua Buttigieg through on goal, but his shot towards the far post missed the target.
34’ (0–1) Victoria opened the scoring when Ender Vielma won possession in the attacking third and released Mustapha Amodu. The Nigerian forward advanced, rounded the goalkeeper, and finished calmly into the net.
37’ Victoria could have doubled their lead, but Juan Pena’s effort from a good position was straight at goalkeeper Gabriel Parnis, who saved comfortably.
41’ Ghajnsielem threatened again through a shot by Ewertton Tom, which went over the crossbar.
45’ (1–1) Ghajnsielem equalised when Naim Belhadj delivered a cross from the right that split the defence, allowing Jhon Gonzalez to finish easily from close range.
HT (1-1)
Second Half:
Ghajnsielem emerged stronger after the break, while the Wanderers struggled to create meaningful attacking opportunities. Ghajnsielem eventually turned the match in their favour and, in the remaining time, managed to control Victoria’s reaction, despite the Wanderers making four substitutions in the final half-hour, including changes to their attacking foreign players.
7’ Victoria goalkeeper Samuel Camilleri produced the most difficult save of the match, tipping a powerful effort by Alberto Xuereb out for a corner.
14’ Ghajnsielem remained on the front foot as Jhon Gonzalez fired over the bar from a good position.
20’ (2–1) Ghajnsielem took the lead with the goal that ultimately decided the match, as Ewertton Tom struck a direct free kick past the Victoria goalkeeper, who had no chance to intervene.
24’ Victoria responded with a shot by Juan Pena, but the ball sailed over the crossbar.
39’ The Wanderers had their final opportunity to rescue a result, but Juan Pena’s free-kick attempt missed the target.
FT (GHJ 2 – SKVW 1)
Referee: Patrick Falzon
Asst. Referees: Raymond Tabone, Sillah Ahasana
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