Għarb Rangers secured a dramatic penalty shoot-out victory over Munxar Falcons, while Oratory Youths registered a comfortable win against Nadur Youngsters in the third round of the GFA Second Division Knock-Out competition at the Gozo Stadium.

Għarb Rangers emerged victorious 5-4 on penalties following an entertaining 3-3 draw against Munxar Falcons in Tuesday’s encounter.

Munxar opened the scoring after 16 minutes through Jake Azzopardi, but their advantage lasted just one minute as Daniel Farrugia restored parity for Għarb.

Geordie Ellis completed a quick turnaround for Rangers in the 20th minute, putting his side 2-1 ahead.

However, Munxar fought back and equalised through Mohammed Doughmi three minutes before half-time.

The Falcons regained the lead four minutes after the interval when Matyas Jenik converted a penalty to make it 3-2.

Għarb refused to surrender and Farrugia struck again in the 64th minute, completing his brace and restoring parity for the third time in the encounter.

With the teams inseparable at 3-3, the contest was eventually decided by a penalty shoot-out.

Għarb demonstrated remarkable composure, converting all five of their penalties through Haraan Goncalves Barbosa, Paul Spiteri, Oliver Cremona, Daniel Farrugia and Sam-Frank Bajada.

Munxar successfully converted their opening four penalties through Emmanuel Galea, Tomo Markovic, Mohammed Doughmi and Matyas Jenik.

However, Owen Grech missed their fifth attempt, handing Għarb a dramatic 5-4 shoot-out victory.

The match was refereed by Anthony Paul Vella.

Pereira double sends Oratory Youths through

Meanwhile, Oratory Youths secured a 2-0 victory over Nadur Youngsters in Wednesday’s encounter, with Dalton Alexandre Roque Pereira scoring both goals.

Pereira opened the scoring on the half-hour mark to give Oratory a slender advantage at the interval.

He doubled his team’s lead eight minutes into the second half, completing his brace and putting Oratory firmly in control.

Nadur were presented with an opportunity to reduce the deficit five minutes later when they were awarded a penalty.

However, Neil Mifsud failed to convert from the spot, with his attempt saved in the 58th minute.

Oratory subsequently preserved their two-goal advantage to secure their passage to the next round.

Joseph Scerri refereed the encounter.

GFA Second Division Knock-Out – Third-round results

Tuesday, September 22 – Gozo Stadium

Għarb Rangers 3-3 Munxar Falcons (Għarb won 5-4 on penalties)

Wednesday, September 23 – Gozo Stadium

Oratory Youths 2-0 Nadur Youngsters