Under-17's Team return to winning ways

by Ayrton Galea - 15th February 2016

Birkirkara FC Under-17's Team returned to winning ways in the APS Bank Under-17's League Section A as a goal in each half by Gianluca Zammit handed them a fine 2-0 victory over San Gwann FC.

Following last week's defeat to Hibernians, the Stripes made a strong reaction to return to winning ways with a superior performance from their opponents. Despite facing the bottom-placed team, it was far from a walk in the park for the Stripes as San Gwann gave played their hearts out but a goal in each half by Gianluca Zammit was enough for the Stripes to take the all-important three points.

The Stripes surged ahead on the eighteenth minute in the first-half when a corner kick by Ayrton Attard, Gianluca Zammit showed great skill to volley a wonderful effort at the back of the net to put them in the lead. They held on for the lead as the first-half ended with the Stripes having a narrow lead.

In the second half, San Gwann were a bit more optimistic and tried to put the Stripes under pressure. However, Birkirkara still managed to double their lead on the seventy-third minute thanks to another goal by Gianluca Zammit when after he was put through on goal; he placed a well bottom left corner shot that found the back of the net to seal the issue.

BIRKIRKARA: Manuel Galea, Miguel Amato (65' Justin Cardona), Alessio Azzopardi, Briam Mifsud, Braden Calleja, Jordan Sciberras, Neil Micallef, Kyle Mifsud (75' Nathan Vella), Isaac Cirana (60' Aidan Micallef), Ayrton Attard, Gianluca Zammit (75' Tyron Cachia).

Yellow Cards: Isaac Cirana.

Scorers: 18', 73' Gianluca Zammit.

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