The GFA BOV Gozo Football League 1st Division delivered dramatic action on Sunday, January 25, 2026, as Xewkija Tigers FC secured a crucial 4-3 victory over SK Victoria Wanderers FC to stay within touching distance of the league leaders.

Xewkija Tigers 4-3 SK Victoria Wanderers

This high-scoring encounter at the Gozo Stadium was defined by a second-half surge and a dramatic late comeback attempt. The match turned in the 33rd minute when SK Victoria Wanderers player Eduard Nicolas Montenegro Orozco received a red card. Xewkija capitalized just before halftime with a goal from Brian Alejandro Parada (45+2′).

Xewkija appeared to seal the win in the second half with further goals from Stefan Cassar (65′) and Marcelo Junior Barbosa (69′), taking a commanding 3-0 lead. Andre Lee Cutler pulled one back for the Wanderers in the 76th minute, only for Matthias Said to restore the three-goal cushion five minutes later (81′).

However, the Wanderers launched a fierce late rally. Cutler scored his second in the 85th minute, and Kurt Grima scored in the 88th minute to set up a tense finish. Xewkija held on for the vital three points.

Nadur Youngsters 1-3 Ghajnsielem FC

In the day’s second fixture, Ghajnsielem FC secured a comfortable 3-1 win against Nadur Youngsters FC. Ghajnsielem took control in the first half with goals from Atem Dor Jok (23′) and Deison Arvey Cuero (39′). Michael Bezzina extended their lead in the 78th minute before David Oliveira Souza netted a consolation goal for Nadur in the 85th minute.

GFA BOV Gozo Football League 1st Division Standings (as of 25/01/2026):