Nadur Youngsters missed an opportunity to move top of the table, at least temporarily, after sharing the spoils with Sannat Lions in a lively GFA Division Two clash last weekend.

There was a lot of action at both ends of the pitch but Nadur had more scoring chances.

In fact, they seemed heading for a comfortable victory as the Youngsters led 2-0 with less than 15 minutes left following goals by Brandon Said (21) and Shaun Muscat (72).

But third-placed Sannat revived their hopes with a goal from substitute Santeyhue Curmi (78) and clinched a dramatic equaliser in stoppage time when Josiah Buttigieg’s free-kick arrowed into the net.

In another match, Munxar Falcons got back to winning form after beating Qala Saints 2-1.

Munxar opened a two-goal lead thanks to Anthony Attard’s double (36, 71).

Qala pulled one back with a 79th-minute goal from Oleg Pogukay but the Falcons defended solidly to preserve their narrow advantage.

Meanwhile, the opening two games from the 43rd GFA Cup were also played on the sister island, resulting in victories for St Lawrence Spurs and Għajnsielem who advance to the next round.

The Spurs eliminated Division One promotion seekers Xagħra United 3-1 with goals from Sunday Baala (11), Ejiofor Nkwocha (54) and an own goal by Noel Borg (82).

Xagħra’s consolation goal came from a penalty converted by substitute Marlon Mamo very late in the match.

Blacks comeback

Għajnsielem were made to sweat in their come-from-behind 3-2 victory over Kerċem Ajax.

This was a typical cup tie with Kerċem enjoying the better start and opening a two-goal lead with goals from Ian Xuereb (22) and a Kenneth Mercieca own goal (47).

The Blacks staged a determined reaction after the Ajax’s second goal and went to seal qualification after hitting the net three times through Joseph Vella (62), Milos Stojanovic (67) and Shaun Bajada (80).

Div. Two standings

  P W D L F A Pts
Xagħra Utd 7 6 1 0 16 2 19
Nadur Y. 8 5 3 0 17 9 18
Sannat Lions 8 4 1 3 20 9 13
Munxar 8 3 2 3 12 18 11
Għarb R. 7 2 1 4 5 7 7
Qala Saints 7 2 0 5 7 19 6
Żebbuġ 7 0 0 7 3 16 0

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