The GFA BOV Gozo Football League 2nd Division delivered an exciting round of matches on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Kercem Stadium. With crucial points up for grabs, teams fought fiercely in a thrilling set of encounters that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Sannat Lions Edge St Lawrence Spurs in a Seven-Goal Thriller
Sannat Lions 4-3 St Lawrence Spurs
In a pulsating contest, Sannat Lions FC secured a dramatic 4-3 victory over St Lawrence Spurs FC. Sannat took an early lead through Aud-Gustine James Obaje (6’) and Paul Said (12’), but St Lawrence responded with Jurgen Attard (42’) reducing the deficit before halftime.
The second half saw an intense back-and-forth battle. Eman Bugeja (48’) equalized for St Lawrence, but Obaje (62’) struck again to restore Sannat’s lead. Jake Saliba (76’) brought the game level once more, only for George Portelli (84’) to net the decisive goal late in the match, sealing an important win for Sannat Lions.
Munxar Falcons Soar Past Zebbug Rovers
Zebbug Rovers 1-4 Munxar Falcons
Munxar Falcons FC dominated Zebbug Rovers FC, claiming a solid 4-1 victory. Samwel Muscat (18’) opened the scoring with a penalty, but Oliver Cremona (32’) equalized for Zebbug. However, Munxar took full control in the second half, with Muscat (60’) converting another penalty, followed by goals from Nathaniel Mercieca (76’) and Chris Ronaldo Bohui (82’) to secure all three points.
Kercem Ajax Maintain Perfect Finish with Narrow Win Over Gharb Rangers
Kercem Ajax 3-2 Gharb Rangers
Kercem Ajax FC extended their dominance at the top of the league with a hard-fought 3-2 win against Gharb Rangers FC. First-half goals from Jason Theuma (20’), Andrea Debrincat (42’), and Carlos Cutajar (43’) gave Kercem a strong lead.
However, Gharb Rangers launched a spirited second-half comeback, scoring twice within two minutes through Baldwin Osayi Ogbinobaro (47’) and Cleavon Zammit (48’). Despite their efforts, they couldn’t find an equalizer, and Kercem Ajax held on for the victory.
Updated Standings – GFA BOV Gozo Football League 2nd Division (as of March 22, 2025)
| Position | Team | P | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Kercem Ajax FC | 14 | 42 |
| 2nd | Sannat Lions FC | 14 | 25 |
| 3rd | Munxar Falcons FC | 14 | 20 |
| 4th | Zebbug Rovers FC | 14 | 15 |
| 5th | St Lawrence Spurs FC | 14 | 15 |
| 6th | Gharb Rangers FC | 14 | 5 |
Final Thoughts
Kercem Ajax FC remains the undisputed leader of the 2nd Division, while the battle for second place continues between Sannat Lions and Munxar Falcons. Meanwhile, Gharb Rangers will look to improve after a challenging campaign.
