First honour for Kercem Ajax

Gozo-Football-AssociationKercem Ajax won the first honour of the season in Gozo after defeating Victoria Hotspurs 2-1 in the final of the GFA First Division Knock-Out.

Sabri Rais put the Ajax ahead on 65 minutes. Warren Chircop was sent off for the Hotspurs on the 82nd minute but four minutes later, they still managed to equalise thanks to a goal by Alex Tramboo. However two minutes in added time, Malcolm Vella notched the winner for Kercem.

The First Division League kicks-off this weekend with the derby Oratory Youths vs SK Victoria Wanderers and Xaghra United vs Nadur Youngsters on Saturday, Munxar Falcons vs Kercem Ajax and Xewkija Tigers vs Victoria Hotspurs on Sunday.