Xewkija Tigers return to victory

Xewkija Tigers returned to winning ways as they defeated Oratory Youths 2-0 in one of the two Gozo Football League First Division matches in programme on Sunday. A win which puts them one point behind Ghajnsielem who however have a game in hand.

Daniel Bogdanovic put the Tigers ahead on 34 minutes and an own goal nine minutes from time sealed the issue.

In another match, Kercem Ajax moved third thanks to a 3-1 win over Victoria Hotspurs.

Claudio Antunes put the Ajax ahead on the 3rd and Elton Vella doubled the score on the 18th. Miguel Montano pulled one back three minutes later but Elton Vella made it 3-1 on the 72nd.

Meanwhile in the Gozo Football League Second Division, leaders Xaghra United stay four points clear following a 2-2 draw with Nadur Youngsters at the Sannat Ground on Saturday.

Brandon Said put Nadur ahead on the 35th but goals by Daniel Bartolo on the 59th and Luke Attard on the 79th turned the score in Xaghra’s favour. However Elijah Xuereb rescued a point for Nadur with a goal on the 94th minute.

In another match, Sannat Lions beat Munxar Falcons 5-1. Daniel Borg put Sannat ahead on the 49th and although Gabriel Sillato levelled matters on the 59th, two penalties by Antoine Camilleri on the 68th and 77th gave the Lions a comfortable lead before Omar Xuereb added another on the 88th and Antoine Camilleri sealed the issue on the 92nd.