Impressive comeback from Zebbug Youngsters

Zebbug Y 4

Valletta SP 3

Żebbuġ Youngsters made an impressive comeback as they turned defeat to victory after a 4- 3 scoreline against Valletta St Pauls.

Even Balluta Barracudas and Naxxar Victorians started brightly their commitments in the MAFA Special League as they obtained the three points as stake.

Żebbuġ Youngsters defeated Valletta St Pauls 4- 3 in a Group C match.

The latter dominated the first half as they scored three goals in the first 20 minutes through Robert Perkins, Gary Tanti and Uros Markovic.

Despite this triple disadvantage, the Żebbuġ side started aggressively the second half and managed to restore parity in no time courtesy of Francis Okonma's double and Jason Woodhead.

Valletta were stunned by Żebbuġ's reaction and they eventually conceded the fourth goal as Woodhead completed the double.

The Citizens had the chance to level the score as they were awarded a penalty but new recruit Dimitri Boyadhziev saw the Żebbuġ keeper save from the 11-metre mark.

Referee: Lorry Sammut

Balluta B 2

Fgura S 0

Balluta Barracudas started on a high their commitments in this special league as they saw off Fgura Spartans 2-0.

The main protagonist of this match was Matthew Sansone who scored a brace and gave the Cudas a brilliant start to Group A commitments.

On their part, Fgura Spartans tried to instill some form of pressure but their opponents rearguard was not in the mood of conceding any favours.

Referee: Reno Galea

Naxxar V 1

Ta’ Xbiex SH 0

Meanwhile, Naxxar Victorians registered a narrow 1-0 victory over debutants Ta' Xbiex St Helens. The goal that made all the difference was scored on 38 minutes through James Camilleri.

The side from Ta' Xbiex played a very good game and they were unlucky not to get a draw from this match.

Referee: Joe Camilleri.