Għajnsielem strengthened their position at the top of the BOV Gozo Football League First Division following a dramatic 3-2 victory over Xagħra United, while Kerċem Ajax registered an emphatic 5-1 win against Xewkija Tigers on matchday seven.

SK Victoria Wanderers also collected three valuable points after defeating Qala Saints 2-1, leaving three teams level on ten points behind leaders Għajnsielem, who have accumulated 15 points from six matches.

All three encounters were played at the Gozo Stadium over the weekend.

Għajnsielem 3-2 Xagħra United

Għajnsielem maintained their position at the summit after overcoming a spirited Xagħra United comeback to secure a narrow 3-2 victory on Friday.

The league leaders made a strong start and opened the scoring in the 13th minute through Ewertton Jose Spirandelli Costa, better known as Tom Tom.

Għajnsielem doubled their advantage in the 28th minute when Alexandre Galiano Lazarini inadvertently turned the ball into his own net, putting the hosts firmly in control.

However, Xagħra responded impressively and reduced the deficit just four minutes later when Ibrahim Salis converted a penalty.

The same player struck again in the 36th minute to restore parity at 2-2, completing a remarkable comeback within eight minutes.

With the first half drawing to a close, Għajnsielem regained the initiative deep into stoppage time.

Jesus Maria Meneses Sabater, known as Chechu, struck in the fourth minute of added time to restore his side’s advantage and make it 3-2.

The second half produced no further goals as Għajnsielem successfully defended their slender lead to claim another important victory.

The result consolidated their position at the top of the standings, while Xagħra remained on four points after six matches.

Scorers: Tom Tom 13, Alexandre Galiano Lazarini 28 (own goal), Chechu 45+4 (G); Ibrahim Salis 32 (pen.), 36 (X).

Referee: Adam Brighton.

SK Victoria Wanderers 2-1 Qala Saints

SK Victoria Wanderers joined Qala Saints on ten points after securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory in Sunday’s opening encounter.

The Wanderers took the lead shortly before half-time when Mateo Martinez Escorcia converted a penalty in the 44th minute.

They made an equally productive start to the second half, doubling their advantage just two minutes after the restart.

Bruno Miguel De Sousa Rosa stepped forward to convert another penalty, giving the Wanderers a commanding two-goal lead.

Qala refused to surrender and reduced the deficit in the 63rd minute through Roberto Monteiro Rondinely, setting up an intriguing final half-hour.

The contest took another turn in the 79th minute when SK Victoria Wanderers were reduced to ten men following the dismissal of Neil Camilleri.

Despite their numerical disadvantage, the Wanderers managed to preserve their narrow lead until the final whistle.

The victory lifted them level with Qala and Kerċem Ajax on ten points, five behind leaders Għajnsielem.

For Qala, the defeat represented a setback in their attempts to keep pace with the league leaders.

Scorers: Mateo Martinez Escorcia 44 (pen.), Bruno Miguel De Sousa Rosa 47 (pen.) (SKVW); Roberto Monteiro Rondinely 63 (Q).

Sent off: Neil Camilleri (SK Victoria Wanderers, 79).

Referee: Danilo Francalanza.

Xewkija Tigers 1-5 Kerċem Ajax

Kerċem Ajax produced the most emphatic result of the weekend after overwhelming Xewkija Tigers 5-1 in Sunday’s second fixture.

Kerċem took control of the encounter from the early stages and opened the scoring in the 15th minute through Isaias Moura Vera Cruz De Souza.

Lucas Nahuel Casavieja Guerra doubled their advantage in the 39th minute, allowing Ajax to enter the interval with a comfortable two-goal cushion.

Any hopes of a Xewkija comeback were effectively extinguished shortly after the restart as Kerċem scored twice in quick succession.

Andre Gabriel Castro Martins made it 3-0 in the 50th minute before adding his second goal just one minute later to extend the advantage to four.

Kerċem continued to dominate and increased their lead further in the 63rd minute when Isaias Moura Vera Cruz De Souza completed his brace.

Xewkija eventually registered a consolation goal in the 90th minute through Angel Manuel Bustos, but it did little to alter the outcome of a comprehensive defeat.

The victory lifted Kerċem to ten points from six matches, putting them level with Qala Saints and SK Victoria Wanderers in the chasing group.

Xewkija, meanwhile, remained on nine points following their third defeat of the campaign.

Scorers: Angel Manuel Bustos 90 (X); Isaias Moura Vera Cruz De Souza 15, 63, Lucas Nahuel Casavieja Guerra 39, Andre Gabriel Castro Martins 50, 51 (K).

Referee: Daniel Portelli.

BOV Gozo Football League First Division standings

As at October 25, 2026

Għajnsielem now hold a five-point advantage over their nearest challengers, with Kerċem Ajax, Qala Saints and SK Victoria Wanderers locked together on ten points.

Xewkija Tigers remain within striking distance of the chasing trio, while Xagħra United and Sannat Lions occupy the bottom two positions.

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