Qala St J. make sure of victory with first half goals..

Qala St Joseph defeated second division leaders St Lawrence Spurs and obtained qualification to the quarter finals of the GFA cup. Qala’s victory arrived with the least possible effort, but risked to complicate matters as they found themselves in some difficulty to control St Lawrence’s reaction. They match was played in difficult weather conditions due to heavy rain. The second half had to start around twenty minutes late since the pitch was not fit for play.

Qala took command of play and opened the score in the 15th minute through a goal by Joe Xerri who surprised goalie Samuel Micallef directly from the corner kick. The Spurs failed to produce a reaction and Qala’s superiority was converted into another goal that arrived in the 34th minute. It was Joe Xerri who entered the area following a pass by Andreas Fotso and placed behind goalie Micallef with a low shot.

St Lawrence produced a good reaction after the break and the maroons suffered some pressure. The Spurs could have re-opened the issue especially through scoring opportunities that arrived to Oliver Farrugia and Adalberto Goncalves. Qala had an opportunity to seal the issue in the final stages through a free kick by Mario Mifsud that was well save by goalie Samuel Micallef.

(Sorry but i didn't go to the match since nobody of the group went and it was raining as well.. So i decided to put here the article that was written on the www.gozofootball.net site.. Thanks to them!)