BOV 3RD DIVISION LEAGUE

ANOTHER LARGE VICTORY FOR GOZO FC

J Grima, F Camilleri (R Grech), SF Bajada, P Buttigieg, C Mercieca, B Meilak, JM Portelli, J Attard, J Camilleri, A Portelli (J Buttigieg), JC Portelli (J Cefai).

E Grech, C Barbara, H Spiteri, N Gatt, I Buttigieg, A Bonnici (L Agius), A Cassar, C Farrugia (S Vella), M Drago, K Tonna, J Mizzi (J Camilleri).

     Gozo FC registered a large victory over Kalkara FC and obtained their second consecutive victory from as many matches in the campaign. The Gozitans practically made sure of the three points with a three-goals scored during the first period. The visitors were demoralised after the break and Gozo controlled play without any difficulties.

   The hosts had an excellent start and opened the score in the 3^rd minute through a header by Charles Merceica following a free kick by Brian Meilak. Kalkara’s reaction arrived minutes later with an effort by Kevin Tonna following a solo effort that missed the target. Gozo continued to be dangerous and went close to increase the score on more than one occasion following efforts by Johann Attard, Charles Mercieca, Brian Meilak and Joseph M Portelli.

   Kalkara’s best scoring opportunity arrived in the 26^th minute through a free kick by Kevin Tonna that ended wide.

   Gozo doubled the score in the 45^th minute with another close ranged header by Charles Mercieca, this time following a corner kick by Joseph M Portelli. Seconds later Gozo increased the lead with a goal by Joseph C Portelli, who entered the area with a solo effort and placed easily into an open goal.

   Kalkara seemed demoralised after the break, while Gozo reduced their pressure. However, the hosts continued to be dangerous and in the 48^th minute an effort by Joseph C Portelli from a good position ended wide. Kalakara could have scored a consolation goal in the 54^th minute but Gozo’s goalie Joseph Grima saved well a free kick by Kevin Tonna.

   The score became 4-0 in the 57^th minute with a goal by substitute Josef Butigieg who placed behind goalie Edmond Grech with an angled shot. In the 80^th minute Gozo’s John Camilleri incredibly headed wide from close distance following a cross by Brian Meilak and minutes later it was goalie Edmond Grech who denied Josef Buttigieg from scoring his second personal goal.

   Gozo sealed the victory with a fifth goal scored in the 90^th minute by substitute Joseph Cefai who concluded a fine move by John Camilleri on the left flank.

Referee: Andre’ Sciriha

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