Qala Saints FC delivered a dominant performance, defeating title contenders Nadur Youngsters FC 3-0. Ezequiel Eduardo Ruiz opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, setting the tone for the match. Junior Adenilson Ferreira Dos Santos doubled the lead in the 58th minute before Nadur’s Gabriel Farrugia was sent off in the 69th minute, leaving his team with ten men. Igor Nedeljkovic sealed the victory in the 74th minute, while Jordi Parnis received a red card for Qala Saints in the 82nd minute. The victory extends Qala Saints’ lead at the top of the table.
Xewkija Tigers secured a crucial 1-0 victory against Ghajnsielem FC with a late goal from Stefan Cassar in the 87th minute. The match remained a tightly contested affair throughout, with both teams struggling to break the deadlock. However, Xewkija capitalized on a late opportunity to claim all three points, strengthening their position in the league standings.
Ghajnsielem FC 0-1 Xewkija Tigers FC
Referee: Antonio Ucini (SMR)
87’ (0-1) Stefan Cassar
Qala Saints FC 3-0 Nadur Youngsters FC
Referee: Malcolm Spiteri
22’ (1-0) Ezequiel Eduardo Ruiz
58’ (2-0) Junior Adenilson Ferreira Dos Santos
69’ (Red Card) Gabriel Farrugia (Nadur Youngsters)
74’ (3-0) Igor Nedeljkovic
82’ (Red Card) Jordi Parnis (Qala Saints)
Standings – GFA BOV Gozo Football League 1st Division (As of 9 March 2025)
| Position | Team | Played | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Qala Saints FC | 15 | 36 |
| 2nd | Nadur Youngsters FC | 15 | 31 |
| 3rd | Xewkija Tigers FC | 15 | 26 |
| 4th | Xaghra United FC | 13 | 21 |
| 5th | Ghajnsielem FC | 15 | 18 |
| 6th | SK Victoria Wanderers FC | 13 | 16 |
| 7th | Oratory Youths FC | 14 | 0 |
Qala Saints FC continue to lead the pack with 36 points, extending their advantage over Nadur Youngsters FC, who remain in second place. Xewkija Tigers’ victory sees them maintain third position, while Ghajnsielem FC’s loss keeps them in fifth. Oratory Youths FC remain bottom of the table without a single point.
