Għajnsielem maintained their perfect start to the BOV Gozo Football League First Division campaign after registering a narrow 1-0 victory over Xewkija Tigers at the Gozo Stadium on Sunday.

Jhon Alejandro Gonzalez Castillo scored the decisive goal in the 26th minute to secure Għajnsielem’s third consecutive victory and send them three points clear at the top of the standings.

Xewkija’s hopes of recovering from the early setback suffered a further blow in the 69th minute when David Rajchenberg Gonzalez was shown a red card, leaving the Tigers to complete the remaining stages with ten players.

Għajnsielem protected their slender advantage until the final whistle to maintain their unbeaten record, having collected maximum points from their opening three matches.

The defeat left Xewkija Tigers on three points from three encounters.

Għajnsielem now lead the standings with nine points, followed by SK Victoria Wanderers on six. Xagħra United, Kerċem Ajax, Qala Saints and Xewkija Tigers have three points each, although the first three have a match in hand.

Sannat Lions remain bottom of the standings without a point after three matches.

The encounter was refereed by Daniel Portelli.

BOV Gozo Football League First Division standings

September 27, 2026