Matchday 19: Valletta 2 Mgarr U. 1
09/03/2025
Valletta FC secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Mgarr United in the Malta Challenge League.
Valletta took control early, opening the scoring in the 28th minute through Keyon Ewurum, who found the net with a composed finish. The Citizens doubled their advantage just eight minutes later when Paul Lapira struck in the 36th minute, putting Valletta in a commanding position at halftime.
Mgarr United came out stronger after the break and managed to reduce the deficit in the 65th minute with a goal from Saint Ebisindor Christian, reigniting hopes of a comeback. Valletta had the chance to restore their two-goal cushion, but Andrei Ciolacu failed to convert a penalty, leaving the match finely balanced until the final whistle.
Despite the missed penalty, Valletta held firm to secure the win, continuing their strong push in the BOV Challenge League.
VALLETTA: L. Frendo, N. Micallef, Z. Cassar, A. Ciolacu (P.J. Ohaka), B. Paiber (J. Azzopardi), P. Lapira (K. Azzopardi Conti), C. Gauci, K. Ewurum (Z. Barbara), J. Ferreira (A. Zammit), A. Attard, S. Mackay.
MGARR U. J. Debono, R. Camilleri, L. Mijic, C. Gauci (T. Howland), C. Zammit (K. Frendo), A. Borg, S. Okoh, D. Vukovic (M. Mifsud), S. Boakye (S. Christian), M. Attard (J. Zammit), K. Donsu.
Scorers: 28′ K. Ewurum, 36′ P. Lapira (V), 65′ S. Christian (M).
Yellow Cards: A. Attard, P. Lapira (V), S. Okoh, D. Vukovic, K. Donsu (M)
Referee: A. Naudi
