GFA Second Division K/O Preliminary Round
Munxar Falcons FC
0
Oratory Youths FC
2
(R Said og 21’; I Umoru 79’)
Formation:
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21. 		  Parnis Adrian
Hili Robert
Debrincat Chris (C)
Calleja Joseph
Azzopardi Mario
Debrincat Matthew
Sacco Roberto *
Falzon Patrick
Farrugia Josmar **
Xerri Joseph
Said Robert ***
Substitutes:
12.
2.
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11.
15.
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16. 		Curmi Daniel
Mizzi Simon
Debrincat Ryan
Pace Daniel **
Mizzi Anthony ***
Muscat Philip
Micallef Christian *
Coach:
Attard Twanny
 
Formation:
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17. 		  Grima Kenny
Mizzi George Frank
Portelli Joel
Cremona Martin
Scicluna Mario (C)
Zammit George Louis
Cini Francesco **
Orlando Stephen
Umoru Ishaku
Sacco Alex *
Theuma Stephen
Substitutes:
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11. 		Borg Daniel
Xuereb Charles
Atzori Orlando *
Zammit Andrew
Bugeja Derek
Attard Robert **
Scicluna Stefan
Coach:
Grech Dominic

Match Report:
 What was supposed to be a tricky match turned out in a 2-0 comfortable win. This match marked the start of the GFA season. Munxar Falcons were making their comeback to competitive football, after an absence of six seasons. Our formation included four debutantes: Kenny Grima, Francesco Cini, Stephen Orlando and Ishaku Umoru. Martin Cremona, Joel Portelli, Orlando Atzori and Andrew Zammit made their return to the squad after spending last season out on loan.

The initial stages of the match were quite balanced. We could have taken the lead in the early stages but an effort by S. Theuma was cleared off the line by Debrincat. Munxar replied with a shoot by Calleja which was easily saved by goalie Grima. Oratory opened the score in the 21st minute through an own goal by Robert Said, who headed in a free kick well taken by S. Orlando from the edge of the box.

Munxar could had leveled the score when C. Debrincat was left unmarked in the six yard box. However his header ended wide over the bar. On a well crafted counter attack, Munxar’s goalie Parnis made the safe of the game and kept his side in contention when he blocked the shot by F. Cini.

The second half saw our boys control the game. The Falcons continued to find it hard to create any scoring opportunities. On the other hand Oratory had a few opportunities with Umoru's and Cremona's efforts just missing the target. Debutante Ishaku Umoru put qualification to the semifinal beyond doubt with his first goal for the club on the 79th minute.

Oratory Youths now face SK Victoria Wanderers in the semifinal.

Match photos (courtesy of Mr Philip Cassar):

Stephen Orlando booked by ref Debono Mario Sciclina taking no risks. Stefen with the clearance. Alex with the trough ball. Alex with a Del Piero style control. Theuma running with the ball. Mr Grech giving instructions to his troops. Umoru looking far a shoot on goal.

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