GFA Second Division League
SK Victoria W
5
 (U Monday 13’ pen; I Adesina 17’; J Vella 39’; I Adesina 78’, 81’)
Oratory Youths FC
1
 (I Umoru 74’ pen)
 
Formation:
1.
5.
19.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
20.
17.		  
Substitutes:
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
18.
11. 		 
Player/Coach:
Buttigieg Mark
 
Formation:
1.
2.
3.
5.
6.
20.
7.
8.
9.
11.
10.		   Borg Daniel
Attard Robert ***
Portelli Joel
Grech Kevin **
Grech Marvin (C)
Zammit George Louis
Cini Francesco *
Orlando Stephen
Umoru Ishaku
Sacco Alex
Nkwocha Ejiofor
Substitutes:

12.
16.
13.
18.
19.
 
 

Grima Kenny
Xuereb Charles ***
Atzori Orlando *
Zammit Andrew **
Mizzi GeorgeFrank
Coach:
  Grech Dominic

Match Report:
 SK Victoria Wanderers registered a handsome victory over neighbours Oratory Youths so that they are now sharing the second place on the table with Xewkija Tigers. The two teams are one point from leaders St Lawrence Spurs. The victory for the Wanderers matured with a fine performance during the first period. They managed to resist Oratory’s initiative and operated fast breaks which resulted in a three goal lead by the end of the first half.

Oratory were unlucky in the 8th minute of play when an effort by Ishaku Umoru following a free kick by George Louis Zammit hit the post. The Wanderers opened the score in the 13th minute when the referee awarded a penalty for a challenge between Oratory’s George Louis Zammit and Ajibade Adesina. Udo Monday converted from the spot kick.

The Youths lost concentration and four minutes later they suffered the second goal. Chris Sciortino released Ajibade Adesina in a fast break and the latter placed in goal from close distance. Oratory replied with a free kick by Marvin Grech that ended just high and in the 23rd minute Victoria’s goalie Marlon Mercieca saved an attempt by Ejefor Nkwocha. Victoria’s goalkeeper was agin called to make good saves following efforts by Stephen Orlando and Alex Sacco. However, the Youths were punished for the missed chances as the Wanderers increased their lead in the 39th minute. It was Ige Adesina who entered through Oratory’s rearguard in a counter attack, unmarked Joseph Vella and the latter placed easily in goal with a low shot.

After the re-start the Wanderers controlled play and created more danger than their opponents. In the 52nd minute an effort by Ajibade Adesina hit the woodwork. Oratory were as much unlucky minutes later when a header by George Louis Zammmit from a free kick by Alex Sacco hit the woodwork. Victoria went again close to scoring through Joseph Vella and Ahjibade Adesina while Michael Tabone was the fourth player who saw his shot hitting the woodwork. In the 74th minute Oratory reduced the arrears through a penalty kick, awarded for hands by Michael Tabone, converted by Ishaku Umoru. However, the Wanderers sealed the issue with two goals by Ige Adesina in the final minutes. The score became 4-1 in the 78th minute when the Nigerian striker concluded a fine move by Ajibade Adesina, and in the 81st minute Ige Adesina made it 5-1 by placing the ball in goal following a personal action.

 
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