The penultimate stages of the 2024/25 Gozo Football League season delivered high drama, brilliant goals, and shifting fortunes as Matchday 20 saw crucial matchups unfold at the Gozo Stadium.
SK Victoria Wanderers FC 3–1 Nadur Youngsters FC
Referee: Joseph Scerri
SK Victoria Wanderers produced one of their finest performances of the season to upset title hopefuls Nadur Youngsters with a 3-1 win.
Nadur drew first blood early on when Rafael Conrado Prudente struck in just the 2nd minute, putting the visitors ahead. But the Wanderers responded almost immediately, as Igor Henrique Da Silva Costa equalized in the 6th minute with a composed finish.
The momentum shifted in Victoria’s favor when Matthias Cordina made it 2-1 after just 13 minutes, completing a rapid turnaround. The match remained tightly contested until the 64th minute, when Emerson Zammit sealed the deal with the third goal, ensuring a deserved victory and keeping SK Victoria Wanderers in the fight for a top-three finish.
Xagħra United FC 1–3 Xewkija Tigers FC
Referee: Anthony Paul Vella
In the second fixture of the day, Xewkija Tigers came from behind to secure a vital 3-1 victory over Xagħra United, boosting their chances of finishing second in the league.
Johan Alberto Castano gave Xagħra the lead with a well-taken goal in the 40th minute, but the Tigers roared back in the second half. Brian Alejandro Parada leveled the score in the 58th minute, before Julian Farrugia gave them the lead in the 65th.
Parada had the chance to extend the advantage from the penalty spot in the 74th minute but saw his effort saved. However, he made amends almost immediately by scoring again in the same minute, completing a brace and rounding off an impressive win for Xewkija.
📊 League Standings (as of 6 April 2025)
| Position | Team | P | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 1 | Qala Saints FC* | 17 | 42 |
| 2 | Nadur Youngsters FC | 17 | 32 |
| 3 | Xewkija Tigers FC | 17 | 29 |
| 4 | SK Victoria Wanderers | 17 | 26 |
| 5 | Xagħra United FC | 17 | 22 |
| 6 | Ghajnsielem FC | 18 | 20 |
| 7 | Oratory Youths FC | 17 | 4 |
* Qala Saints FC crowned champions
With just one matchday remaining for most teams, the battle for second place and bragging rights remains heated, while Qala Saints FC have officially clinched the league title after a dominant campaign.
