Wins for Għarb Rangers and St Lawrence Spurs in GFA Knock-Out Quarter-Finals as Kerċem Ajax strengthen league lead

Action across Gozo football this week saw quarter-final clashes in the GFA Knock-Out 2nd Division alongside an important fixture in the GFA BOV Gozo Football League First Division, with Kerċem Ajax extending their lead at the top of the standings.

Għarb Rangers edge Munxar Falcons

Għarb Rangers FC 1–0 Munxar Falcons FC
GFA Knock-Out 2nd Division – Quarter-final
Sannat Ground – Tuesday 3 March 2026
Referee: Patrick Falzon

Għarb Rangers secured their place in the semi-finals of the GFA Knock-Out 2nd Division with a narrow victory over Munxar Falcons.

In a closely contested encounter, both sides battled hard throughout the match, with defences largely on top for long periods. The decisive moment arrived in the 78th minute when Gean Dias Nascimento De Freitas found the breakthrough to give Għarb the lead.

Munxar pushed forward in search of an equaliser during the closing stages, but Għarb held firm to seal a 1–0 victory and progress to the next round.

Early goal sends St Lawrence Spurs through

Żebbuġ Rovers FC 0–1 St Lawrence Spurs FC
GFA Knock-Out 2nd Division – Quarter-final
Sannat Ground – Tuesday 3 March 2026
Referee: Paul Apap

St Lawrence Spurs also booked their place in the semi-finals after edging past Żebbuġ Rovers thanks to an early goal.

The decisive moment came as early as the 6th minute, when Felipe Augusto De Oliveira struck what proved to be the winning goal. Despite efforts from Żebbuġ to get back into the match, the Spurs defence remained organised to protect their slender advantage until the final whistle.

Kerċem Ajax dominate Victoria Wanderers

SK Victoria Wanderers FC 0–4 Kerċem Ajax FC
GFA BOV Gozo Football League First Division – Matchday 15
Gozo Stadium – Friday 6 March 2026
Referee: Glen Tonna

Kerċem Ajax delivered an emphatic performance to defeat SK Victoria Wanderers and further consolidate their position at the top of the league table.

Kerċem opened the scoring in the 18th minute through Gabriel Vella, before Andre Gabriel Castro Martins doubled the advantage on 34 minutes. Just two minutes later, Vella struck again to give the league leaders a commanding 3–0 lead at half-time.

The visitors continued to control proceedings in the second half and added a fourth goal in the 79th minute through Lorenzo Atzori, completing a convincing victory.

GFA BOV Gozo Football League 1st Division Standings (as of 6 March 2026)

Kerċem Ajax now sit comfortably at the summit with 32 points, strengthening their title push as the Gozo First Division campaign enters its decisive phase.

Gerald Fenech

Sports Editor
Veteran Journalist