SPRITE 2ND DIVISION LEAGUE

HANDSOME VICTORY FOR THE ROVERS

    Zebbug Rovers obtained the doubled over Oratory Youths and consolidated their mid-table position. The Rovers dominated over their opponents, especially during the second period when they scored four of their five goals. With this defeat the Youths remain at the bottom of the table at the end of the second round.

   The Rovers came out more aggressive and an effort by Basil Chibueze was deflected by goalie Grima on the crossbar. However, Zebbug’s supremacy was controlled by Oratory’s defence and the Youths managed to open the score in the 32^nd minute through Alex Sacco following a pass by Ishaku Umoru.

   Zebbug produced and immediate reaction and their efforts were rewarded in the 43^rd minute with a fine header by Joseph Cordina following a cross by Chris Buttigieg.

   Play was quite balanced during the first minutes of the second period and the two teams produced some good scoring opportunities. Zebbug were dangerous with efforts by Joseph Cordina and Joe Hili, while Oratory went close to regain the lead with efforts by Umoru, substitute Orlando Atzori and Chris Buttigieg.

    The Rovers turned the result in their favour in the 58^th minute when Oratory’s goalie Grima partially saved a shot by Franco Magrin and Joseph Cordina headed in goal from the rebound.

    Four minutes later the Zebbug increased their lead. On this occasion Joseph Cordina’s attempt was blocked by goalie Grima and from the rebound Basil Chibueze concluded into an open goal.

    The score became 4-1 for the Rovers in the 68^th minute with another goal by Basil Chibueze. The same Chibueze registered his personal hat-trick in the 86^th minute when he concluded a personal action.

   The Youths made the score more respectable in the 90^th minute with a goal by Ishaku Umoru.