4 October 2026
GFA BOV Gozo Football League 1st Division (MD 4) Gozo Stadium
Qala Saints FC : 1
Sannat Lions FC : 0
49 (1-0) Roberto Monteiro Rondinely
Qala S:
J. Sciberras, J. Buttigieg, T.G. Ribeiro Lima, M. Camilleri (L.G. Dos Santos 66), R. Monteiro Rondinely, J. Zammit, E. Buttigieg, J. Parnis, I.C. Menezes Trindade (Caetano), J.M. Dos Santos Leite (K. Mercieca 87), M.M. Moraes Tavares (M. Buttigieg 66).
Sannat L:
I.G. Colombo, E. Bennici, M.S. Da Silva, U. Alexander, Y.E. Montero Manzano (Lucas Felix De Melo Gomes 46), J. Buttigieg, K. Calleja, H. Muscat (D. Galea 46), A. Azzopardi (L. Kalemaj 62), J. Tabone Refalo (T. Grech 86), J. Valdeci Candido.
Qala Saints claimed their second consecutive league victory with a 1–0 win over Sannat Lions, moving six points clear of their opponents. Roberto Rondinely’s goal early in the second half settled a contest between two sides in the lower half of the table, leaving Sannat still searching for their first points of the campaign.
Qala were looking to build on their victory in the previous fixture, while Sannat hoped to get their season off the mark. The Saints showed greater attacking intent and enjoyed more possession, but struggled to turn their superiority into clear scoring opportunities. Sannat adopted a cautious approach, prioritising defensive organisation in pursuit of their first point. That strategy limited their attacking threat, however, with their forwards often isolated and Qala’s young goalkeeper, Jaden Sciberras, rarely tested. Once Rondinely broke the deadlock, Qala managed their narrow advantage with confidence to secure all three points.
Timeline
First Half
Qala started on the front foot and dictated play for much of the opening half. Sannat remained compact defensively, seeking to contain their opponents and avoid conceding clear chances. As a result, meaningful scoring opportunities were limited before the interval.
15′ Qala threatened when Matteo Camilleri received the ball inside the penalty area and beat the onrushing goalkeeper to it, but his finish went wide.
22′ — Crossbar: Sannat came close to taking the lead when Keiran Calleja’s header from a throw-in struck the crossbar. The ball dropped onto the goal line, but the goalkeeper recovered to avert the danger.
32′ Qala threatened again through Igor Caetano, whose long-range shot went over the bar.
33′ Sannat responded immediately with an individual run by Yeangel Montero, but his low shot towards the far post went wide.
37′ Sannat goalkeeper Ignacio Colombo made a good save to block Marcos Tavares’s shot from a promising position.
45+3′ Qala nearly broke the deadlock when Roberto Rondinely met Igor Caetano’s cross with a header towards goal, but Ignacio Colombo was alert to save.
HT (0-0)
Second Half
Qala increased the pressure after the interval and soon took the lead. They then focused on protecting their advantage, while Sannat struggled to produce a coherent response.
1′ — Penalty appeals: Qala appealed for handball after Sannat defender James Tabone Refalo blocked Marcos Tavares’s close-range shot.
4′ (1–0) Roberto Rondinely scored the decisive goal after Igor Caetano advanced into the penalty area from the left and struck a low shot. Ignacio Colombo could only parry the effort, and Rondinely followed up to finish the rebound with a low shot into the net.
7′ Sannat had a potentially promising opening when second-half substitute David Galea delivered a cross, but Aaron Azzopardi was unable to connect.
20′ Qala had a chance to put the result beyond doubt, but Ignacio Colombo turned Matteo Camilleri’s shot behind for a corner.
FT (QS 1 – SL 0)
Referee: Luca Formosa
Asst. Referees: David Cilia, Darko Stankovic\
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