Rabat Ajax and Nadur Youngsters secured their places in the next round of the BOV National Cup after recording victories at the Kerċem Stadium on Saturday.

Rabat scored four second-half goals to defeat St Lawrence Spurs 4-0, while Junior Claudir Marini struck twice as Nadur overcame fellow Gozitan side Oratory Youths 2-0.

St Lawrence Spurs 0-4 Rabat Ajax

Rabat Ajax continued their excellent start to the season with a convincing 4-0 victory over St Lawrence Spurs, although the Gozitan side managed to keep the National League II leaders at bay throughout the first half.

The deadlock was finally broken just one minute after the restart when Innocent John Awori put Rabat ahead.

Only two minutes later, Steven Bezzina doubled the Magpies’ advantage to put them firmly in control of the tie.

Rabat continued to press and effectively put the outcome beyond doubt in the 56th minute when Julian Yoiti Suzuki Bicudo scored their third goal.

St Lawrence avoided further damage until the final minute, when Jake Micallef completed the scoring to seal a comfortable 4-0 victory for Rabat.

St Lawrence Spurs 0
Rabat Ajax 4 – Innocent John Awori 46’, Steven Bezzina 48’, Julian Yoiti Suzuki Bicudo 56’, Jake Micallef 90’.

Referee: Anthony Paul Vella.

Nadur Youngsters 2-0 Oratory Youths

Nadur Youngsters booked their place in the next round with a 2-0 victory over Oratory Youths in the all-Gozitan encounter.

After a goalless opening 45 minutes, Nadur eventually broke the deadlock on the hour through Junior Claudir Marini.

Oratory remained within touching distance as they sought a way back into the contest, but Nadur protected their slender advantage.

Marini then struck for the second time in the fourth minute of stoppage time to settle the tie and complete his brace.

Nadur Youngsters 2 – Junior Claudir Marini 60’, 90+4’.
Oratory Youths 0

Referee: Mark Azzopardi.