Qormi, Qrendi and Kercem Ajax joined Attard, Birzebbuga St. Peter’s, Mellieha, Victoria Hotspurs and Xghajra Tornados in the quarter-finals of the National Amateur Cup after they won the last three matches from the Round of 16 on Sunday.
At the Sirens Stadium, Qormi defeated Pembroke Athleta 3-1 in a match whcih came to life in the dying minutes. The game seemed heading for extra-time but Cadu put Qormi ahead four minutes from time. Roderick Taliana equalised one minute later but Cadu scored again one minute in added time and Nathan Vella sealed victory four minutes later.
On the other hand, goals by Ayesller Carvalho on the 21st and Gianfranco Micallef on the 40th handed Qrendi a 2-0 win over Gharghur.
Meanwhile at the Kercem Ajax Stadium, Kercem Ajax secured a place in the quarter-finals thanks to a 2-0 win over Munxar Falcons. Christian Vella put them ahead on 16 minutes and Cesinha doubled the score five minutes in the second half.