On Saturday evening, Żurrieq traveled to Kerċem, Gozo ta play versus St. Laurence Spurs.

Vella's squad had several missing players for this match but despite being out number, manage to give a good perforamce.

Żurrieq took control in the opening minutes of the match and managed to create chances to open to score but failed to do so even had a penalty which was not given by the Italian Referee. in the 15 minute, Żurrieq ended with 10 men as Bovuet was send off (straight red card). Żurrieq manage to keep on playing and continue to play with high pressure. Late in the first half, St. Laurence Spurs opened the score thanks to Senussi Telessi.

In the second half, Żurrieq tried hard to level up the match and had several chances. But all seem lost as in the middle of the second half Senussi Telessi scored again to make 2-0. Few minutes later, Żurrieq conceded the 3rd goal thanks to Tabone.

Coach Brian Vella's Reaction

"Luck was not on our side and referee was not helping us having some wrong decisions against us especially in the first minutes of the game. It was a hard game when we came with 10 players. But surely from the positive side, we showed great character and determination during the game. We create many opportunities of goals but didn't conclude them in goals and need to work on them"

St Laurence Spurs Reaction (via facebook)

" Well done boys. The spurs have now qualified to the next round of the Maltese FA Trophy "

ST. LAURENCE SPURS - ŻURRIEQ 3-0 (HT: 1-0)

Żurrieq FC Line up
Faenza – L. Caruana (Borg), Scerri, R. Farrugia, – Darmanin, Chetcuti, Farrugia (Buhagiar), Nagiah, Abdilla – Dimitrijevic, Bouvet

Location

Kercem Stadium