GFA BOV Gozo Football League 2nd Division – Matchday 4 & 5 Round-Up | 29 November 2025, Kercem Stadium

A dramatic afternoon at the Kercem Stadium delivered goals, cards, and shifting standings in the GFA BOV Gozo Football League 2nd Division, as Gharb Rangers strengthened their title charge and Oratory Youths clinched their first win of the season in a pulsating eight-goal encounter.

Munxar Falcons 1–3 Gharb Rangers

Referee: Kyle Cilia

Gharb Rangers continued their impressive start to the season, defeating Munxar Falcons 3–1 to move joint-top of the standings with a game in hand.

Brazilian forward Wesley Mateus Leal Barnaske was the star of the match, striking twice within the opening 22 minutes. His clinical finishing gave Gharb a comfortable early cushion and set the tone for the afternoon.

Munxar’s hopes took a further hit in the 76th minute when Kenny Hili added a third for Gharb, effectively sealing the victory. Things went from bad to worse for Munxar three minutes later as Emmanuel Galea was shown a straight red card, reducing the Falcons to ten men.

Despite the setback, Munxar managed a consolation goal deep into stoppage time through Geordie Debono (90+2’), but it did little to change the outcome as Gharb claimed a well-deserved three points.

Scorers

18’ 0–1 Wesley Mateus Leal Barnaske
22’ 0–2 Wesley Mateus Leal Barnaske
76’ 0–3 Kenny Hili
79’ 🔴 Emmanuel Galea (Munxar Falcons)
90+2’ 1–3 Geordie Debono

Oratory Youths 5–3 Sannat Lions

Referee: Patrick Falzon

Matchday 5 offered a spectacular contest packed with goals, drama, and a red card, as Oratory Youths stunned leaders Sannat Lions in a thrilling 5–3 victory to collect their first league win of the campaign.

Oratory got off to a flying start, racing into a 3–0 lead by the half-hour mark thanks to goals from Charlton Saliba, a penalty converted by Aroldo “Aroldinho” Da Silva Arruda, and a composed finish by Neil Said.

However, the match took a dramatic turn moments before halftime when Neil Said—already on the scoresheet—was shown a red card in the 45th minute, forcing Oratory to play the entire second half with 10 men.

Sannat quickly capitalised after the restart, with Tristan Grech and Paul Said scoring in quick succession to cut the deficit to 3–2. The Lions pushed hard for an equaliser, but Oratory showed immense resilience.

Their efforts were rewarded in the 75th minute when Jamie Xerri restored a two-goal cushion. Yet Sannat refused to back down, and Igor Nedeljkovic struck in the 87th minute to set up a tense finale.

In the dying moments, Oratory secured the win when Aroldinho struck again deep into added time (90+4’) to complete his brace and end an unforgettable match at 5–3.

Scorers

11’ 1–0 Charlton Saliba
16’ 2–0 Aroldo Da Silva Arruda (pen)
30’ 3–0 Neil Said
45’ 🔴 Neil Said (Oratory Youths)
47’ 3–1 Tristan Grech
54’ 3–2 Paul Said
75’ 4–2 Jamie Xerri
87’ 4–3 Igor Nedeljkovic
90+4’ 5–3 Aroldo Da Silva Arruda

Standings – GFA BOV Gozo Football League 2nd Division

Updated 29 November 2025

With Gharb Rangers now level on points with Sannat and holding a game in hand, the title race is heating up. Matchday 6 promises further twists as teams push for promotion in what is shaping to be a highly competitive campaign.