Nwoko determined to rediscover form and aid Sta Lucia’s cause
Goals are the bread and butter of every striker and for Kyrian Nwoko, Saturday’s brace against Pieta’ Hotspurs turned out to be a crucial step both for his club’s fortunes but more importantly in his personal process to rediscover his best form. On Saturday, the 25-year-old forward showed that he has lost none of his […]
Nwoko brace hands Sta Lucia win, Pieta’ edge closer to slip
A goal in each half by forward Kyrian Nwoko handed ten-men Santa Lucia three crucial points against relegation rivals Pieta’ Hotspurs. Led by Vincenzo Potenza, Santa Lucia have moved to 11 points, putting more daylight between them and the Hotspurs as there is now a six-point gap between the 13th and 14th-placed teams. Santa Lucia […]
Muritala strikes late as Hibernians beat battling Sta Lucia
Hibernians maintained a perfect record since the appointment of Silvio Vella as their coach with a third win on the trot as they came from behind to beat Santa Lucia 3-2. The Paolites seemed to be heading towards a comfortable win after taking an early lead but Santa Lucia had other thoughts, turning the score […]
Fonseca’s own goal breaks Sta Lucia’s hearts
Sta Lucia’s Dutch defender Yoel Soares Fonseca inadvertently boosted Marsaxlokk’s hopes of avoiding the drop by scoring a last-minute own goal in his side’s 1-0 defeat at the Tony Bezzina Stadium. It was a cruel blow for the Saints who had their promising moments, with Robert Hehedosh and Yevhenii Terzi seeing efforts brilliantly kept out […]
Marsaxlokk, Santa Lucia eye crucial win in the relegation battle
The BOV Premier League relegation battle passes through another decisive chapter this weekend when relegation rivals Marsaxlokk and Santa Lucia go head to head at the Tony Bezzina Stadium on Sunday (kick-off 3pm). Looking at the Premier League standings, it looks as though Marsaxlokk, who hold a commanding eight-point lead over second-from-bottom Sta Lucia may […]
Gudja United beat Sta Lucia to secure Premier League safety
Gudja struck three times in the second half to virtually seal their Premier League safety with a 2-0 win over struggling Santa Lucia. Two goals from Tatsuro Nagamatsu, and another from Vito Plut all but guaranteed a fifth successive season in the top flight football for Gudja. On the other hand, Santa Lucia remained second […]
Santa Lucia sign young defender Sheldon Mizzi
Santa Lucia have bolstered their ranks with the signing of Sheldon Mizzi, the Times of Malta can reveal. The signing of Mizzi is surely a great acquisition for the Saints who are bringing in a player who has shown great promise in the last few years and has managed to force his way into the […]
Birkirkara ease past Santa Lucia to consolidate third spot
Birkirkara consolidated third spot with a comfortable win over Santa Lucia. Vincenzo Potenza’s side came to defend, but the strategy unravelled from the moment Santa Lucia goalkeeper Matthew Calleja Cremona gifted the Stripes their lead. Alex Alves sealed Birkirkara’s victory to lift the Stripes four points clear of fourth-placed Hibernians. The Stripes started in a […]
Santa Lucia sign striker Kyrian Nwoko on loan from Floriana
Premier League strugglers Santa Lucia have boosted their attacking ranks with the signing of Kyrian Nwoko, on loan from Floriana. The former Malta international football came out of retirement and returned to Maltese football at the start of the season when he agreed to join Floriana. However, Nwoko struggled for first-team football with the Greens […]
Potenza hails Santa Lucia’s character and determination
Santa Lucia coach Enzo Potenza hailed his team’s heart and determination as the Saints secured a dramatic 2-1 win over fellow relegation rivals Żebbuġ Rangers to boost their hopes of avoiding the drop this season. An injury-time goal from young striker Jamie Carbone earned Santa Lucia a crucial victory that lifted them to third-from-bottom, one […]
Santa Lucia’s late show sinks Żebbuġ
Substitute Jamie Carbone struck at the death to snatch a late winner for Santa Lucia and keep them ahead of their rivals in the Premier League relegation places. Carbone dashed Roberto Sanchez’s hopes of prising a point for Żebbuġ after he had equalised Robert Bairam’s opener for Santa Lucia. Santa Lucia got off to a […]
Żebbuġ Rangers, Santa Lucia face off in relegation six-pointer
The battle for Premier League survival takes centre stage on Friday night as Santa Lucia and Żebbuġ Rangers face off in a crucial encounter at the Centenary Stadium (kick-off: 8.30pm). At present, just two points separate third-from-bottom Żebbuġ from Santa Lucia and a win for either side will certainly boost their hopes of at least […]
Santa Lucia knock holders Floriana out of FA Trophy
Santa Lucia produced the biggest upset in the FA Trophy when they stunned holders Floriana to progress to the Last 16 of the competition on Sunday. A fine strike from Robert Hehedosh handed the Saints a famous victory that not only sees them go through to the next round but also will be a huge […]
FA Trophy holders Floriana eye fast start, Sta Lucia look for a change in fortunes
Holders Floriana are bracing themselves for a tough battle as last year’s FA Trophy winners open their campaign against fellow Premier League rivals Santa Lucia at the Tony Bezzina Stadium on Sunday (kick-off: 3pm). The Greens are looking for a repeat of last year’s dream run in the cup competition which saw them go all […]
