Sannat Lions started the Division I campaign on a very good note by obtaining full points from their match against SK Victoria Wanderers. I was a hard earned victory for Sannat, as they only managed to make sure with a goal scored in the final stages of the match. Although the two teams played in the lower division, Sannat seemed more experienced and took full advantage of Victoria’s moments of distraction during the match. Sannat Lions came out more aggressive and in the initial stages they created pressure over their opponents, where their Brazilian striker Ricard Saverino was a continuous threat to Victoria’s rearguard. In the 6th minute a header by Sannat’s Cristiano de Oliveira ended just wide and minutes later a good

Champions Ghajnsielem found it more difficult than expected against SK Victoria Wanderers and only managed to qualify for the semi-finals with a goal scored during extra time. It was a deserved qualification for Ghajnsielem, who managed to recover the score on two occasions and insisted for the decisive goal during extra time. Ghajnsielem’s debutant Renato Conceicao had a quiet debut. On the other hand Victoria improved from their last outing. They were a better side, especially with the return of Simon Gatt, Joseph Refalo and Daniel Muscat who were suspended for the match in the previous round. The Wanderers failed to register a surprise qualification due to their lack of experience, as they did not manage to defend their

SK Victoria Wanderers obtained qualification to the quarter finals of the competition with a victory in the derby match against Oratory Youths in the penalty shoot-out. First division side SK Victoria Wanderers found it extremely difficult against their neighbours from the second division Oratory Youths. The Wanderers saw more of the ball during the first hour of play but as time passed by their poor physical condition became evident. Oratory took advantage and in the last phases of the match they were in a better shape than their opponents. Referee of the match was Mr. George Portelli.

Victoria expressed their best football in the early stages of the match. In the 5th minute Alan Cini had a good effort that hit