The seventh matchday of the GFA BOV Gozo Football League 1st Division saw crucial results at the top end of the table, with wins for Qala Saints and Ghajnsielem FC creating a tightly contested four-way battle for the leadership position.

Kercem Ajax FC 1 – 3 Qala Saints FC

Qala Saints secured a valuable three points against Kercem Ajax, reversing an early deficit to climb the table.

Kercem started strongly, taking the lead in the 23rd minute through Mario Henrique Fernandes Cardoso (1-0). However, Qala responded quickly, finding the equaliser just past the half-hour mark courtesy of Gilberto Martins Leite Carrara (1-1).

Qala carried their momentum into the second half, with Lucas Baretto Da Silva putting them ahead just two minutes after the restart (1-2). The victory was sealed in the 55th minute by Ibrahim Mohammed (1-3), handing Qala Saints a significant away win.

Goal Scorers:

• Kercem: Mario Henrique Fernandes Cardoso (23’)
• Qala: Gilberto Martins Leite Carrara (35’), Lucas Baretto Da Silva (47’), Ibrahim Mohammed (55’)

Xewkija Tigers FC 1 – 3 Ghajnsielem FC

Ghajnsielem FC delivered a vital victory over leaders Xewkija Tigers to narrow the gap at the summit.

The match remained goalless until the 40th minute, despite Xewkija missing a key opportunity when Brian Alejandro Parada’s penalty kick was saved in the 36th minute. Ghajnsielem capitalized on this reprieve just four minutes later, with James Tabone Refalo breaking the deadlock (0-1).

Ghajnsielem doubled their advantage early in the second half through Deison Arvey Cuero (0-2) in the 50th minute. Xewkija fought back, and Brian Alejandro Parada redeemed himself by scoring in the 63rd minute (1-2) to set up a tense finish. The match was finally killed off deep into stoppage time when Ewerton Jose Spirandelli Costa (Tom Tom) secured the 1-3 win for Ghajnsielem.

Goal Scorers:

• Xewkija: Brian Alejandro Parada (63’)
• Ghajnsielem: James Tabone Refalo (40’), Deison Arvey Cuero (50’), Ewerton Jose Spirandelli Costa (Tom Tom) (90+6’)

📊 GFA BOV Gozo Football League 1st Division Standings (30/11/2025)

These results have tightened the standings considerably, with only three points separating the top four teams.