On Sunday, Premier League clubs Naxxar Lions and Żabbar St. Patrick lived up to expectations by securing wins in the Round of 32 of the Meridianbet FA Trophy.
At the Victor Tedesco Stadium, Naxxar Lions delivered a commanding 3-0 victory over Marsa. Vinicius Ferreira De Jesus opened the scoring, and Joao Victor Souza Dos Santos added a brace to ensure the comfortable win, sending Naxxar Lions through to the Last 16 of the competition.
Meanwhile, at the Centenary Stadium, Żabbar St. Patrick needed a 64th-minute strike from Mario Fontanella to secure a narrow 1-0 win against Xewkija. The goal proved decisive, earning Żabbar St. Patrick progression to the next round.
Also at the Centenary Stadium, Pietà Hotspurs recorded an emphatic 5-0 victory over Mtarfa. Nicholas Pisani, Emmanuel Bio, and Sami Abo Assaf all contributed, while Arthur Felippe Stelmach Santana scored twice, demonstrating Pietà Hotspurs’ attacking strength.
In Gozo, Mġarr United overcame Qala Saints, the reigning Gozo champions, 2-0. Kyle Frendo gave Shaun Bajada’s side the lead in the 37th minute, and Cristhyan Noto Souza added a second in the 63rd minute to seal the victory.
Żurrieq also progressed to the Last 16 after a convincing 4-0 win over Kerċem Ajax. Gabriel Aquilina opened the scoring in the first half, with Brite Ihuomah, Chibueze Glamour Eziefula, and Jonathan Monney all adding second-half goals to complete the rout.
