BOV Amateur Cup: Hotspurs Progress to the Semi Finals after Kirkop United Win

BOV Amateur Cup: Hotspurs Progress to the Semi Finals after Kirkop United Win

Victoria Hotspurs F.C. 3 – 1 Kirkop United F.C.

Scorers: Wagner Eduardo Alves Pereira 20′, Ferdinando Apap 29′, Rondinely Roberto Monteiro 87′

In the first quarter final of the BOV Amateur Cup on Saturday afternoon at the Sirens Stadium, Victoria Hotspurs faced off against Kirkop United in what proved to be an interesting encounter. On paper, the Gozitans were clear favourites but Kirkop have upset a few other teams already this season, including Attard in the second round of this competition.

The team of Oliver Spiteri started strongly and had an excellent shot by Kurt Borg that was tipped over by young Christian Ciantar after just five minutes. But it was Kirkop who took the lead on 11 minutes when James Oghenekewaro finished with aplomb, beating Steve Sultana. Victoria were stunned but reacted strongly and managed to equalize on 20 minutes when Eduardo Wagner managed to conclude after two attempts. Victoria took the lead on 28 minutes when Ferdinando Apap headed beautifully home leaving Ciantar rooted.

The Hotspurs came close again on 65 minutes with a shot by Wagner that grazed the post. On 81 minutes another chance went begging for Victoria when substitute Christian Mercieca was in the clear, but his finish was a weak one. The Gozitans made sure of the win three minutes from time when Rondinely concluded with an excellent low shot to send Victoria into the Amateur Cup semi-finals and the Preliminary Round of the Meridianbet FA Trophy.

Match Report by MFA Match Day Centre