Emphatic win puts Ghajnsielem four points clear

Leaders Ghajnsielem moved four points clear in the Gozo Football League First Division following an impressive 4-0 win over champions Xewkija Tigers in the top-of-the-table clash at the Gozo Stadium on Sunday.

Following a goalless first half, Joseph Vella scored twice on the 53rd and 55th to put the Blacks two goals ahead. Dhonatan Santos Da Hora made it 3-0 on the 79th and Kenny Hili added another two minutes later.

Meanwhile a goal by Eric Nwankwo three minutes from the end of the first half. enabled SK Victoria Wanderers to return to winning ways as they defeated bottom-placed St. Lawrence Spurs 1-0 in another match.

St. Lawrence could have equalised but a penalty by Dennis Di Maio was saved by the Wanderers goalkeeper.

Meanwhile in the Gozo Football League Second Division, Xaghra United also moved four points clear thanks to a 4-0 win over Zebbug Rovers. Luke Attard put Xaghra ahead on the 12th and a hat-trick by Oliver Farrugia on the 18th, 45th and 51st gave them the three points.

On the other hand, Paul Anthony Attard scored five as Gharb Rangers defeated Qala Saints 5-0. Attard scored on the 33rd, 51st, 65th, 75th and 86th.