SPRITE 2ND DIVISION LEAGUE

THE FALCONS REGISTER DOUBLE OVER ORATORY

Munxar Falcons obtained their second victory in the campaign which also arrived against the same opponents Oratory Youths.  This was a direct clash between two sides who were occupying the bottom place of the table together with Gharb rangers before this match, and therefore both Munxar and Oratory were aiming to win the direct clash against the bottom place on the table.  Munxar’s victory was deserved.  They opened a two goal lead and managed to resist Oratory’s attempts to save the result.

The Falcons took the initiative of play from the very beginning.  They had territorial command and created some could have opened the score midway through the first half with an attempt by Joseph Calleja that just missed the target.  Oratory found it very difficult to get out of their defence and the closest they went to scoring was through an attempt by Alex Sacco that was well saved by the goalkeeper.

After the break Munxar were rewarded for their efforts.  In the 47^th minute they opened the score through a goal by Josmar Farrugia who concluded an inviting pass by Robert Said.  Munxar kept insisting while Oratory found it very difficult to produce a reaction.  In the 60^th minute Robert Said doubled the score with a low shot following a pass by Mario Azzopardi.  The Falcons were now in the driving seat and controlled their comfortable lead.  However, they almost compromised the three points in the final stages as Oratory managed to reduce the score with a goal by Ishaku Umoru in the 84^th minute.   Referee:  George Portelli

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