Ghajnsielem FC earned a crucial 3-1 win over Oratory Youths FC in their GFA BOV Gozo Football League 1st Division Matchday 13 encounter at the Gozo Stadium on Thursday, January 30, 2025.
Match Summary
The Black and Whites took early control of the match, asserting their dominance with three first-half goals.
- 13′ (1-0) – Esneider Antonio Daza Carranza opened the scoring, giving Ghajnsielem the lead.
- 34′ (2-0) – Naim Ibrahim Belhadj doubled the advantage, further putting the pressure on Oratory Youths.
- 42′ (3-0) – James Tabone found the net before halftime, virtually sealing the game for Ghajnsielem.
Oratory Youths managed to pull one back late in the match:
- 87′ (3-1) – Delan Saliba scored a consolation goal, but it was too late to change the outcome.
League Standings Update
With this victory, Ghajnsielem moved up to 15 points, level with SK Victoria Wanderers FC in mid-table, while Oratory Youths remain at the bottom without a single point.
Updated Standings (as of January 30, 2025):
Position | Team | Matches Played | Points |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Qala Saints FC | 11 | 24 |
2 | Nadur Youngsters FC | 10 | 22 |
3 | Xaghra United FC | 10 | 18 |
4 | Xewkija Tigers FC | 10 | 16 |
5 | SK Victoria Wanderers FC | 10 | 15 |
6 | Ghajnsielem FC | 12 | 15 |
7 | Oratory Youths FC | 11 | 0 |
What’s Next?
Ghajnsielem will look to build on this positive result as they aim to climb further up the standings, while Oratory Youths continue to struggle, desperately searching for their first points of the season.
