Saturday,
13th October, 2012
U/15 Blacks
beat Xaghra United
Għajnsielem F.C.'s Under/15
side beat Xaghra United 3-2.
Kurt Grima (2) and Andrea Grima
scored the goals. The Blacks,
coached by Ivan Vella, played as
follows: Owen Xuereb,
Andrea Grima, Adrian Demanuele,
Gordon Zerafa, Marco Ciangura,
Ismael Belhadj (c) (James Xerri),
Armando Xuereb (Jonathan
Buttigieg), Kurt Grima.
Report
Saturday,
13th October, 2012
Redcoats lose tough road game
The Redcoats
played their second match of the season
this morning at the Marsa Sports Ground,
when they took on the favourites for the
title, the Marsa Panthers. Għajnsielem
made improvements from their
last outing most notably in
their base running. There was
little they could do, however,
to stop the powerful Panthers
from beating them 3-13.
Report
Wednesday,
10th October, 2012
Blacks
humiliated by Falcons
Għajnsielem F.C. suffered a
humiliating 1-4 defeat against
Munxar Falcons this evening at
the Sannat Ground. The Blacks,
who were reduced to ten men
following the 8th minute
dismissal of Carmel Vella, took
the lead through a Charlon
Tabone penalty. The Falcons
equalized before the break then
went on the rampage in the
second half and added three
more.
Report
Sunday,
7th October, 2012
Red letter day
The
Għajnsielem Redcoats girls
softball team made their debut
in the Malta Baseball & Softball
Association Youth Softball
League this afternoon when they
took on the Blue Jays at the
Mellieħa Ground. The girls'
performance exceeded all
expectations. They led 2-0 and
4-3 and were tied at 5-5 with
two outs in the bottom of the
fifth inning when they conceded
the sixth run and lost 5-6.
MABS President Mario Debono
umpired the match. There were numerous family and
friends to support the Redcoats
who earned compliments from
their more experienced opponents
and MABS officials.
Report
Saturday,
6th October, 2012
Blacks win first of the season
Għajnsielem F.C. won their
first points of the season this
afternoon when they beat tough
opponent Qala Saints by a Joseph
Attard goal to nil at the Gozo
Stadium. The result left Qala in
last place as the only team
without a point in the second
division. The three points
lifted the Blacks to a five-way
tie for second place, three
points behind pacesetters
Oratory Youths who have yet to
drop a point this season.
Report
Wednesday,
3rd October, 2012
G.Y.F.A. Fixtures for October
The Gozo Youth Football
Association has issued the
October fixtures for the Youth
competitions. The Blacks' U/15
side will play Xagħra United
Saturday October 13 and S.K.
Victoria W. on Saturday October
27 both at the Xagħra Ground.
The Under/13 side will play
against Xewkija Tigers on
Saturday October 20 at the Nadur
Ground. The U/18 will play Nadur
Qala on Saturday October 20 and
Żebbuġ Rovers on Monday October
29 both at the Sannat Ground.
For more go to
Għajnsielem team fixtures,
Under/18,
Under/15 and
Under/13.
Tuesday,
2nd October, 2012
Here come the Redcoats
The
Għajnsielem Redcoats girls
softball team will make their
debut in the Malta Baseball &
Softball Association Youth
Softball League on Sunday when
they take on the Blue Jays at
the Mellieha Ground. The
Redcoats' sponsor The Clubhouse
will host a reception this
Friday evening to mark the
official inauguration of this
team. The President of the MABS,
the Mayor of Għajnsielem Mr.
Francis Cauchi and vice-Mayor
Mr. Franco Ciangura, all local
councillors including Mr. Larry
Buttigieg, the councillor
responsible for sports, the
executive secretary of the local
council Mrs. Amanda Abela, the
president of Għajnsielem F.C.
Mr. Alex Spiteri and other
members of the committee are
among the guests who are
expected to attend this event.
Meet the Redcoats
Saturday,
29th September, 2012
U/18 Blacks play friendly
against
Nadur
Għajnsielem F.C.'s Under/18
team beat Nadur Youngsters 4-0 in
a friendly match at the Sannat
Ground. This was the Blacks'
second outing before the start
of league commitments. Adrian Cordina,
Alberto Xuereb, Damon Hili and
Andrew Attard score the goals.Photos
Wednesday,
26th September, 2012
Blacks defeated by
Youths
Għajnsielem F.C. made a poor
start to their second division
campaign with a 0-3 defeat at
the hands of Oratory Youths.
Shawn Attard and Andrew Zammit
gave the Youths a two-goal
half-time lead. Attard scored
the third goal late in the
match.
Report
Saturday,
22nd September, 2012
U/18 Blacks play friendly
against Tigers
Għajnsielem F.C.'s Under/18
team beat Xewkija Tigers 7-2 in
a friendly match at the Sannat
Ground. This was the Blacks'
first outing after two weeks of
work. Damon Hili, Adrian Cordina,
Alberto Xuereb and Glen Cutajar
gave the Blacks a 4-1 first half
lead. Cutajar, Hili and Cordina
rounded out the score with three
goals in the second session.
Photos
Friday,
21st September, 2012
Blacks
versus Youths on Wednesday
Għajnsielem F.C. will start
their second division campaign
on Wednesday evening when they
play the Oratory Youths.
It has been 14 years since
the Blacks have played in the
second tier of G.F.A. league
football. In the 1998/99 season
Għajnsielem played in the first
division during the three-year
period in which football in Gozo
was organized on the basis of
three, five-team divisions
(premier, first and second).
That year the Blacks were
dominant and finished runaway
champions. How will the Blacks
do this time round?
Preview
Wednesday,
19th September, 2012
Blacks win the cup
Għajnsielem F.C. beat St.
Lawrence Spurs 2-0 in the final
for the second division
knockout. This was the Blacks'
first triumph in this
competition and their first
senior trophy since the 06/07
season. Kenny Hili and Joseph
Attard's second half goals
ensured that Renato Iacobbe's
young, all-Għajnsielem Blacks
team would bring silverware to
J.F. de Chambray Street at their
first opportunity.Report
Sunday,
16th September, 2012
Blacks
versus Spurs in final
Għajnsielem F.C. will play
St. Lawrence Spurs in the final
for the second division
knockout, a match that will be
held Wednesday evening at the
Gozo Stadium. The Spurs beat
Żebbuġ Rovers 1-0 after
extra-time. This will be the
Blacks' second appearance in the
final of this competition.
Għajnsielem
lost to Oratory Youths in their
previous appearance in the
final. This was back in 1991/92.
Preview
Saturday,
15th September, 2012
Blacks
beat Saints in K.O.
Għajnsielem F.C.beat Qala Saints
1-0 this afternoon at the Sannat
Ground to move to the final of
the second division knockout.
They will play St. Lawrence
Spurs next Wednesday
evening at the Gozo Stadium.
Charlon Tabone scored the
decisive goal from the penalty
spot in the 18th minute of the
match. This was the Blacks'
first win of the season and the
first under coach Renato Iacobbe,
who today continued to show his
trust in youth by giving the
senior debut to two more
players, Justin Buttigieg and
Brandon Xuereb. Damon Hili made
his first career start. Report
The
Għajnsielem Redcoats girls
softball team will this year be
participating in the Malta
Baseball & Softball Association
Youth Softball League. The
participation was made possible
with the help of the Għajnsielem
Local Council. This will be the
official logo of the team
designed by Mr Paul Stellini.
The name Għajnsielem Redcoats
was chosen to honour the tens of
thousands of British soldiers
that over a period of more than
a hundred years stayed at Fort
Chambray in Għajnsielem. Sports
such as Football, Cricket and
Tennis were first played in Gozo
within the walls of Fort
Chambray. One can easily say
that the Redcoats introduced
sports in Gozo. The men of the
British army and their women
contributed tremendously to the
economy of the village of
Għajnsielem over the years. They
also helped shape up the
character of the village. It is
only fitting that we continue to
show our gratitude for all of
this by sporting on our uniforms
the nickname of these brave men.
Wednesday,
12th September, 2012
Blacks
play Qala Saints in K.O.
Għajnsielem F.C.'s second
match of the season is a
semi-final tie in the Second
Division Knockout competition
against Qala Saints. The match
will be played Saturday
afternoon at the Sannat Ground.
The Blacks' opponents eliminated
Oratory Youths 4-1 in the
previous round. Preview
Saturday,
8th September, 2012
Blacks out of F.A. Trophy
Għajnsielem F.C. kicked-off the
2012/13 season with a 2-4 defeat
against Kerċem Ajax in the first
round of U*Bet F.A. Trophy.
Charlon Tabone scored the goals
for the Blacks, one from the
penalty spot, in Renato
Iacobbe's first official match
in charge of the Club's first
team. The Blacks trailed by a
goal at half-time, during which
they lost the services of
captain Joseph Buttigieg. Then
gave up two goals early in the
second half. Matters worsened
with the dismissal of Jonathan
Grech and a
fourth goal by Kerċem. But a
late Blacks surge made the score
more respectable with two late
Tabone goals. Għajnsielem nearly
reopened the contest when Tabone
hit the foot of the post in the
89th minute of the match.
Report
Thursday,
6th September, 2012 Under/18 for 2012/13
Għajnsielem Youth Nursery
have informed their counterparts
from Xagħra that
the concept of a joint team
could not go ahead due to the
impact of the Gozo Youth F.A.
strict, restrictive guidelines
on the operation of the joint
team. As a result, Għajnsielem
will field an independent
Under/18 team this next season.
Training will be held on
Tuesday's and Thursday's at the
Għajnsielem Ground from 5:00
p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Monday,
3rd September, 2012
The Youths for 2012/13
Għajnsielem Youth Nursery will
organize teams in three age
categories for the 2012/13
season: Under/13, Under/15 and
Under/18. The novelty this
season is that Għajnsielem's
Under/18 team will join their
counterparts from Xagħra United
to form a team that will be
called Xagħra Għajnsielem. This
team will train on Tuesday's
(5:30 pm to 7:00 pm) and
Thursday's (6:00 pm to 7:30 pm) at the Xagħra Ground
under the guidance of Loreto
Scicluna and an assistant from
the Xagħra Youth Nursery. The
Under/15 team will be coached by
Ivan Vella and will train at the
Għajnsielem Ground every Tuesday
and Thursday. The Under/13 team
will be coached by John Xerri of
Xewkija and will train twice a
week at the Għajnsielem Ground.
Monday,
3rd September, 2012
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resumed today with three
sessions focusing on football.
The first two sessions were held
this morning at the Nadur Ground
Loreto Scicluna, with the
assistance of Renato Iacobbe,
conducted the first session
which consisted of work on motor
skills (agility work and
acceleration after the pass) and
applied technique (passing and
shooting at goal). The second
session consisted of a game
(initially conditioned, and then
unconditioned). In the third
session held in the afternoon at
the Xaghra Ground the boys
played a friendly match against
the Under/13 side of Xaghra
United.
Photos
Thursday,
30th August, 2012
Friendly match against Għarb
Rangers
Għajnsielem F.C. played their
third friendly match of the
season at the Sannat Ground.
They beat fellow second division
side Għarb Rangers 7-3, Coach
Renato Iacobbe had twenty-two
players at his disposal and once
again he used all of them. The
Blacks jumped to a first half
four-goal lead courtesy of goals
by Charlon Tabone (2), Damon
Hili and Adrian Cordina. Għarb
fought back with three goals in
the early part of the second
half. The Blacks reacted with
three late goals scored by Kenny
Hili and Joseph Attard (2).
Tuesday,
28th August, 2012
Team
meeting II
Late
this afternoon new head coach
Renato Iacobbe held a team
meeting at the Club prior to the
resumption of training following
the feast break. The meeting was
attended by president Alex
Spiteri, secretary Clint
Azzopardi, assistant treasurer
Charlie Azzopardi, youth sector
coach Loreto Scicluna and 18
first team players.
Friday,
24th August, 2012
U*Bet F.A. Trophy
Għajnsielem F.C. will play G.F.A.
first division side Kerċem Ajax
in the first round match in the
U*Bet F.A. Trophy. The match
will be played on Saturday
September 8 at the Sannat
Ground. The winner of this match
will face the winner of the
first round tie between St.
Lawrence Spurs and Senglea
Athletics. Last year the Blacks
were eliminated in the first
round of this competition by
M.F.A. third division side
Qrendi F.C.
Wednesday,
22nd August, 2012
G.F.A. Fixtures
Għajnsielem F.C. will open the
season with a first round match
in the U*Bet F.A. Trophy. Next
up they will play a semi-final
tie in the Second Division
Knockout on Saturday September
15 against the winner of the
preliminary round tie between
Qala Saints and Oratory Youths.
The Blacks will open their
second division league campaign
on Wednesday September against
Oratory Youths. The Blacks have
been drawn to play first
division side Sannat Lions in
the preliminary round of the
G.F.A. Cup. The match will be
played on Sunday November 18.
Monday,
13th August, 2012
Friendly match against Victoria
Hotspurs
Għajnsielem F.C. played their
second friendly match of the
season at the Sannat Ground.
They lost 2-6 against first
division side Victoria Hotspurs,
Coach Renato Iacobbe had
twenty-two players at his
disposal and he used all of
them. Charlon Tabone scored the
goals for the Blacks, one from a
direct free-kick and the other
from the penalty spot.
Wednesday,
8th August, 2012
Friendly match against Kerċem
Ajax
Għajnsielem F.C. played their
first friendly match of the
season at the Sannat Ground.
They lost 0-2 against first
division side Kerċem Ajax, Coach
Renato Iacobbe had nineteen
players at his disposal and he
used all of them.
Monday,
30th July, 2012
Start of training for first team
Early this evening Għajnsielem
F.C., under the guidance of new
head coach Italian Renato
Iacobbe, held the first session
of training for the 2012/13
season. Nineteen players showed
up for this opening session held
at the Għajnsielem Ground. This
year the Blacks will be
competing in the G.F.A. Second
Division and the new coach and
club committee are in agreement
that the local players should be
given the opportunity to gain
experience in a less competitive
setting. As a result it is
anticipated that the entire
first team squad will be
entirely composed of home grown
players.
Photos
Saturday,
28th July, 2012
First team meeting
Early this afternoon new head
coach Renato Iacobbe held a team
meeting at the meeting hall of
the Għajnsielem Local Council.
20 players and the new committee
of the Club were in attendance.
In a highly inspirational speech
Iacobbe set out his vision for
the young team in front of him
and expressed his confidence
that the players will work with
him to help achieve this vision.
He also stressed the importance
of team unity and set out the
modus operandi for the team
under his leadership.
Photos
Today the Club has announced the
transfer of Ferdinando Apap to
Mosta F.C. of the M.F.A. premier
division. Ferdinando has been
the most outstanding player that
Għajnsielem F.C. has produced in
recent years, and the Club is
proud that he is moving on to
play at a higher level of
football with Mosta F.C. The
committee thanks the player for
his services and wishes him
success in his new challenge.
The Club would also like to
thank ex-player Daniel
Bogdanovic, who has also joined
Mosta F.C., for the role that he
has played in the negotiations
and for making possible this
transfer. Bogdanovic, an ardent
supporter of the Club, has
committed his new business
venture to sponsor Għajnsielem
F.C. For this the Club is also
grateful. We consider Daniel one
of our own and look forward to
the day when both he and
Ferdinando return to the fold in
some capacity to make further
direct contributions to the
Club.
Friday,
27th July, 2012
Pre-season training Day Nine
The
last session of the pre-season
training was held in Għajnsielem
late this afternoon. After a
road run the players went to Ta’
Lourdes for athletic work. Three
first team players took part.
Thursday,
26th July, 2012
Pre-season training Day Eight
Day eight of Għajnsielem F.C.'s
pre-season training started with a road run (up
and down Cordina Street),
continued with start work on the road
leading to Ta' Lourdes and
concluded with Fartlek training.
Four first team and Under/18 players
took part in this session.
Wednesday,
25th July, 2012
Pre-season training Day Seven
Day seven of Għajnsielem F.C.'s
pre-season training consisted of
an 8-a-side match at the Xagħra
ground. Seventeen first and Under/18
team players
took part in this match. More
physical conditioning work is
programmed for Thursday and
Friday evening.
Tuesday,
24th July, 2012
Pre-season training Day Six
Day six of Għajnsielem F.C.'s
pre-season training started with a road run (up
and down Cordina Street) and finished with
intense sprint work along the road
leading to Ta' Lourdes. Eleven first team and Under/18 players
took part in this session.
Monday,
23rd July, 2012
Pre-season training Day Five
Day five of Għajnsielem F.C.'s
pre-season training started as
usual with a road run (up
Simirat Street, down Qala Road
and St. Anthony Street, and up
Hamri Street) and finished with
sprint work along the road
leading to Ta' Lourdes. Eight
first team and Under/18 players
took part in this session. Three
other players worked separately
earlier in the day.
Thursday,
19th July, 2012
Pre-season training Day Four
Day four of Għajnsielem F.C.'s
pre-season training started as
usual with a road run (up
Simirat Street, sharp left on
Qala road, across Triq
il-Merkanti, down Triq il-Qighan,
Mgarr Road and Garden Street)
and finished with Fartlek training along the
road leading to Ta' Lourdes.
Twelve first team and Under/18
players took part. Tomorrow is a
rest day. Work resumes Saturday
evening.
Thursday,
19th July, 2012
TS4all Boys 2012
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continued this afternoon at the
Nadur Ground with two sessions
focusing on American football.
The first session focused on route practice
and marking. The second session
consisted of an intra-squad
match in which Team B outscored
Team A by five touchdowns to
four.
Photos
Wednesday,
18th July, 2012
Pre-season training Day Three
Għajnsielem F.C.'s first and
under/18 teams continued their
pre-season programme of physical
conditioning late this afternoon
with another road run (up
Simirat Street to Qala road,
down St. Anthony Street and
Hamri Street) and light sprint
work along the road leading to
Ta' Lourdes. Once again eleven
first team and Under/18 players
took part.
Wednesday,
18th July, 2012
TS4all Girls 2012
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continued this afternoon at the
Nadur Ground with two more
sessions focusing on American football.
In the first session a player
from each team practiced the
quarterback position, while the
rest of the players played as
receivers. The second session
consisted of two tag football
matches: one won by Team B by
four scores to two over Team A.
The second match ended in a
draw, one score apiece.
Photos
Tuesday,
17th July, 2012
Pre-season training Day Two
Għajnsielem F.C.'s first and
Under/18 teams continued their
two-week long pre-season
programme of physical
conditioning late this
afternoon. Eleven players took
part in the second session which
consisted of a 3.5k road run (up
Benghazi St. to Merchants Street
and down Mgarr Road and Garden
Street) and light sprint work
along the road to Ta' Lourdes.
Tuesday,
17th July, 2012
TS4all Boys 2012
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continued this afternoon at the
Nadur Ground with two sessions
focusing on American football.
The first session focused on route practice
and marking. The second session
consisted of an intra-squad
match in which Team B outscored
Team A by two touchdowns to
one.
Photos
Monday,
16th July, 2012
Pre-season training Day One
Late this afternoon Għajnsielem F.C.
kicked-off a two-week long
pre-season programme of physical
conditioning. Seventeen first team and
Under/18 players took part in
the first session conducted by
youth sector coach Loreto
Scicluna. A gentle 3.5k road run
(up Cordina St. and down Mgarr
Road) was followed by two sets
of light sprints along the road
to Ta' Lourdes. Training proper will
start Monday July 30 under the
guidance of new head coach
Italian Renato Iacobbe. Scicluna
and new president Alex Spiteri
encouraged the players to take
the work seriously, ahead of a
season during which all the
players will be given the chance
to show their worth. The Local
Councillor in charge of sports,
Larry Buttigieg, honoured the
team with his presence on this
occasion. Before the start of
the road run Father Samuel Grech,
here on a brief visit from
Italy, addressed the team and
led a short prayer followed by
his blessing.
Photos
Monday,
16th July, 2012
TS4all Girls 2012
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continued this afternoon at the
Nadur Ground with two more
sessions. The first session
consisted of American football
exercises (throwing and catching drills and route
running). The second session
consisted of a tag football
match won by Team B by two
scores to nil over Team A.
During the session Larry
Buttigieg, the Councillor
responsible for sports,
presented to the girls' softball
team new equipment on behalf of
the Għajnsielem Local
Council.
Photos
Saturday,
14th July, 2012
New committee
Following Thursday's
Extraordinary General Meeting,
the members of the new committee
met this afternoon at the Club
premises. First order of
business was the determination
of the official roles of the
elected and appointed members.
In a show of unity the committee
unanimously approved the
following appointments: Alex
Spiteri as new Club president,
Willie Cutajar confirmed as
vice-president, Eric Mercieca as
a second vice-president, Charlie
Grima confirmed as treasurer,
Charlie Azzopardi as assistant
treasurer, Clint Azzopardi as
new Club secretary, Shaun Tabone
as assistant secretary, Italo
Cauchi, Joshua Grech and Andre
Xuereb as members. Alex Spiteri
will be the G.F.A. council
member. Clint Azzopardi will be
club delegate along with
substitute delegates Charlie
Azzopardi and Matthew Cini.
Renato Iacobbe will be the new
head coach. Therry Ciangura,
Loreto Scicluna and Joseph
Scicluna will be in charge of
the youths and other sports
sectors. Willie Cutajar, Elvin
Tabone Loreto Scicluna and
Joseph Scicluna will continue
overseeing ground matters.
Vincent Cutajar will join Joe
Cauchi and Raymond Grech as the
Club's third honorary president.
Thursday,
12th July, 2012
EGM
An
extraordinary general meeting
was held this evening at the
Club premises. At the EGM, the
members, in the presence of
G.F.A. President Mr. Alvin Grech,
amended the Club statute
reducing the term of office of
the committee from three to one
year. The members also changed
the method of electing the
members of the committee from
the previous one of directly
electing the president,
secretary and treasurer at the
annual general meeting, to
electing members that will form
the committee, who then
determine the official role
within the committee for each
elected member in committee
meetings following the annual
general meeting. Six candidates
(Clint Azzopardi, Charlie
Azzopardi, Larry Azzopardi,
Joshua Grech, Andre Xuereb and
Alex Spiteri) were then elected
by the members in this manner to
join the current committee. The
reinforced committee will meet
Saturday to fill the vacancies
in the positions of Club
president and secretary.
Thursday,
12th July, 2012
EGM for this evening
An extraordinary general meeting
will be held 8:00 p.m. this
evening at the Club premises. At
the EGM the members will be
asked to fill the vacancy at the
positions of president and
secretary left by the
resignation of Martin Xerri and
George Xuereb from those two
posts.
Thursday,
12th July, 2012
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continued this afternoon at the
Nadur Ground with two sessions
focusing on American football.
The first session started with
throwing
and catching drills, and
finished with route practice
runs. The second session
consisted of an intra-squad
match in which Team A outscored
Team B by two touchdowns to
one.
Photos
Wednesday,
11th July, 2012
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continued this afternoon at the
Nadur Ground with two more
sessions. The first session
consisted of American football
exercises (ball familiarization,
throwing drills and route
running). The second session
consisted of a tag football
match won by Team A by two
scores to nil over Team B.
Photos
Tuesday,
10th July, 2012
TS4all Boys 2012
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continued this afternoon at the
Nadur Ground with two sessions
focusing on American football.
The first session started with
ball familiarization, throwing
and catching drills, and
finished with route practice
runs. The second session
consisted of an intra-squad
match in which Team A outscored
Team B by three touchdowns to
one.
Photos
Tuesday,
10th July, 2012
Extraordinary General Meeting
The committee of Għajnsielem F.C.
has issued a notice to all
members that an extraordinary
general meeting (EGM) will be
held 8:00 p.m. on Thursday July
12 at the Club premises. The EGM
has been called by the committee
in accordance with the Club
Statute in order to fill the
vacancy at the positions of
president and secretary
following the resignation of
Martin Xerri and George Xuereb
respectively.
Monday,
9th July, 2012
Pre-season training
Għajnsielem F.C. will start
pre-season training on Monday
July 16 with a two-week long
programme of physical
conditioning. All first team and
Under/18 players, including all
those players who were on loan
with other clubs or inactive
last season, are invited to the
football club to attend the
first session which will start
at 7:00 p.m. Due to the nature
of the work programme and the
construction work currently
underway at the football ground,
most of the workouts will take
place on the road. Those who are
unable to attend due to work
commitments are invited to take
a a copy of the work schedule
from the Clubhouse in order to
complete the workouts on their
free-time. Training proper will
start Monday July 30 under the
guidance of new head coach
Italian Renato Iacobbe.
Monday,
9th July, 2012
TS4all Girls 2012
D3
Teamsports4all Girls 2012
continued this afternoon at the Nadur Ground with two
more sessions.
The first session focused on
softball (throwing and catching drills
and batting
practice). The second session
consisted of a brief
introduction to American
Football (ball familiarization
and throwing drills).
Photos
Saturday,
7th July, 2012
Clean-up ix-Xatt l-Aħmar
"Clean-up ix-Xatt l-Aħmar", an
initiative of the Local Council
of Għajnsielem in collaboration
with the Għajnsielem Youth
Nursery and Għajnsielem FIT4LIFE
took place Saturday morning at
Ta' L-Inglizi. Vice-Mayor Franco
Ciangura and Councillor Larry
Buttigieg and Għajnsielem Youth
Nursery players, coaches and
officials were helped in the
beach cleaning on the side of ta'
L-Ingliżi by Karmnu Xuereb, Aldo
Cauchi, Joe Xuereb, Frencu,
Jonathan. The event closed with
pasta and water melon served by
Rubert Azzopardi of The
Clubhouse.
Photos
Thursday,
5th July, 2012
TS4all Boys 2012
D8
Teamsports4all Boys 2012
continued this afternoon at the Nadur Ground with two more
sessions focusing on softball.
The first session started with
throwing and catching drills,
and finished with batting
practice. The second
session consisted of an
intra-squad match in which Team
A beat Team B 7-1.
Photos
Thursday,
5th July, 2012
Clean-up ix-Xatt l-Aħmar
"Clean-up ix-Xatt l-Aħmar", the
next Club activity, is scheduled
for this Saturday July 7. This
is an initiative of the Local
Council in collaboration with
the Għajnsielem Youth Nursery
and Għajnsielem FIT4LIFE.
Councillors and Nursery
officials, Għajnsielem Youth
Nursery players and coaches will
go to ix-Xatt l-Aħmar early
Saturday morning and carry out a
beach cleaning on the side of
ta' L-Ingliżi.
Wednesday,
4th July, 2012
TS4all Girls 2012
D2
Teamsports4all Girls 2012
continued this afternoon at the Nadur Ground with two
softball sessions.
The first session consisted of throwing and catching
and fielding drills. The second
session consisted of batting
practice.
Photos
Tuesday,
3rd July, 2012
TS4all Boys 2012
D7
Teamsports4all Boys 2012
resumed this afternoon at the Nadur Ground with two more
sessions focusing on softball.
The first session started with
throwing and catching drills,
and finished with batting
practice. The second
session consisted of an
intra-squad match in which the
U/11 beat the U/13 3-1.
Photos
Monday,
2nd July, 2012
TS4all Girls 2012
D1
Teamsports4all Girls 2012
kicked-off this afternoon at the Nadur Ground with two sessions focusing on softball.
The first session started with
throwing and catching drills,
continued with fielding drills
and finished with batting
practice. The second
session consisted of an
intra-squad match in which Team
A beat Team B 5-2.
Photos
Saturday,
30th June, 2012
Regarding respect
Għajnsielem F.C. organized a
seminar for players over the age
of 14 today at the meeting hall
of the Local Council of
Għajnsielem. The topic of the
seminar, which was delivered by
ex-Blacks goalkeeper and coach,
Saviour Darmanin, was Respect.
UEFA A Licence coach Darmanin
stressed that respect by all
participants in the game players
(senior and youth), coaches,
club officials, match officials,
spectators and parents towards
each other and towards the game
of football was of fundamental
importance for the future of the
sport. He urged that there needs
to be a change in behaviour by
all concerned in order to bring
further progress at every level
and every aspect of the local
game. He reminded the
Għajnsielem youth and senior
team officials, coaches, players
and parents in attendance that
football was an activity that
has to be enjoyed and that lack
of respect lessens the enjoyment
of the victim of disrespect.
Darmanin provided
a
list of what needs to be done by
each participant in the game,
drawing examples from his own
distinguished career at the top
level of Maltese football.
Loreto Scicluna introduced new
first team coach, Italian Renato
Iacobbe and explained changes in
the way the first team will be
managed this coming season.
Coach Iacobbe also addressed the
players in attendance. He
expressed his delight at joining
the Club and added that he is
confident that the team will
achieve positive results next
year playing attractive
football. The ex-youth team
coach at several Italian clubs
also noted that he has a history
of guiding young players to
higher levels of football in the
game and saw no reason why this
should not continue with the
youthful Għajnsielem team under
his charge.
Scicluna thanked the Għajnsielem
Local Council for the use of the
well-appointed and brand new
meeting hall. He also thanked
vice-Mayor Mr. Franco Ciangura,
who is responsible for culture
and local associations, and
counsillor Larry Buttigieg, who
is responsible for sports, who
were both present at the
seminar, and fellow councillors
Mayor Francis Cauchi, Mr.
Stephen Mercieca and Mr. Peter
Caruana, as well as Executive
Secretary Mrs. Amanda Abela for
their continuous support over
the past twelve months.
Councillor Buttigieg took the
opportunity to remind all those
in attendance about "Clean-up
ix-Xatt l-Aħmar" an activity
scheduled for Saturday July 7.
This is an initiative of the
Local Council in collaboration
with the Għajnsielem Youth
Nursery. Councillors and Nursery
officials, players and coaches
will go to ix-Xatt l-Aħmar early
Saturday morning and carry out a
beach cleaning on the side of
ta' L-Ingliżi.
Refreshments at the seminar were
provided by The Clubhouse. The
party then moved on to the
Għajnsielem F.C. premises for
lunch at The Clubhouse. Nursery
officials Alex Spiteri, Therry
Ciangura and Loreto Scicluna
then presented trophies and
commemorative cards to members
of the championship winning
Under/15 squad.
Photos
Saturday,
23rd June, 2012
Renato Iacobbe new head coach
Għajnsielem F.C. have hired
Italian Renato Iacobbe as the
Club's head coach for the
2012/13 season. The 46 year
native of Naples will be moving
to Gozo with his family later
this summer and will keep his
coaching career going here in
Għajnsielem. He has coached at
youth level for several years,
most recently at Xenia Sport
Calcio
where he coached the allievi
in the 2010/11 and 2011/12
seasons.
Thursday,
31st May, 2012
TS4all Boys 2012
D6
Teamsports4all Boys 2012
continued this afternoon at the
Nadur Ground with two more
sessions focusing on softball.
The first session started with
batting drills. The second
session consisted of an
intra-squad match in which the
U/13 and the U/11 drew 7-7.
Photos
Tuesday,
29th May, 2012
TS4all Boys 2012
D5
Teamsports4all Boys 2012
continued this afternoon at the
Nadur Ground with two more
sessions focusing on softball.
The first session started with
pitching drills. The second
session consisted of an
intra-squad match in
which the U/13 beat the U/11 5-2.
Photos
Saturday,
26th May, 2012
5th day of spring training
The
preparation for summer softball
competition continued Saturday
morning at the Nadur Ground.
The fifth session of spring
training which focused on the
catcher's position was conducted by Joseph Scicluna
with the assistance of Loreto
Scicluna. The session
ended with an intra-squad match.
Report
Thursday,
25th May, 2012
TS4all Boys 2012
D4
Teamsports4all Boys 2012
continued this afternoon at the
Nadur Ground with two more
sessions focusing on softball.
The first session started with
catching and throwing drills and
situations of play. The second
session consisted of an
intra-squad match in
which the U/13 beat the U/11 7-5.
Photos
Tuesday,
22nd May, 2012
TS4all Boys 2012
D3
Teamsports4all Boys 2012
continued this afternoon at the
Nadur Ground with two more
sessions focusing on softball.
The first session consisted of
catching, throwing and fielding
drills. The second session
consisted of an intra-squad
match between the U/11 against
the U/13. The match ended in a
5-5 draw.
Photos
Thursday,
17th May, 2012
TS4all Boys 2012
D2
Teamsports4all Boys 2012
continued this afternoon at the
Nadur Ground with the second
session focusing on softball.
The session started with
catching, throwing, fielding and
batting drills and ended with an
intra-squad match pitting the
U/11 against the U/13. The
latter walked-off with a 7-6
win.
Photos
Tuesday,
15th May, 2012
Teamsports4all 2012 kicks off
The
summer-long program of sport
activities for boys and girls
kicked off this afternoon at the
Nadur Ground with softball
training and mini-game for boys.
Teamsports4all 2012 follows on
the heels of the hugely
successful Sports Summer Fun
2011, which was organized by the
Għajnsielem FIT4LIFE last
summer. Once again this is an
initiative of the Għajnsielem
Local Council implementing a
program together with the
Kunsill Malti għall-Isport, the
Ministry for Home and
Parliamentary Affairs and the
Parliamentary Secretary for
Youth and Sports.
Photos
Saturday,
12th May, 2012
Għajnsielem U/13 play
in quadrangular
Għajnsielem F.C.'s Under/13
side were in action this
afternoon in a quadrangular
tournament at the Gozo Stadium
involving also Oratory Youths,
Nadur Youngsters and Floriana
F.C. Armando Xuereb, James Xuereb, Kurt Grima, Angelo
Muscat, Wayne Bugeja, Christopher Zerafa,
Josef Vella, Matteo Ciangura, Brent Grech, Gerrard Xuereb, Wayne
Hili, Naim Belhadj, Nathaniel
Xerri, Chris Farrugia, Marco
Ciangura, Christian Dingli and
Alberto Xuereb took part.
Photos
Saturday,
12th May, 2012
4th day of spring training
The
preparation for summer softball
competition continued Saturday
morning at the Nadur Ground.
The fourth session of spring
training was conducted by Joseph Scicluna
with the assistance of Loreto
Scicluna. The session
ended with an intra-squad match.
Report
Thursday,
10th May, 2012
U/15 Blacks finally beaten
Għajnsielem F.C.'s
Under/15 team were beaten five
nil by Oratory Youths in the
final of the knockout
competition. The Blacks who were
without their suspended captain
Damon Hili, stayed in the match
for most of the first half and
were unfortunate when they hit
the frame of goal twice through
Andrew Attard. The Youths, who
thoroughly deserved the cup,
were led by their best player
Stefan Cassar. The Youths'
captain scored the go-ahead goal
in the first half. The Youths
led by two at the break and
added three more in the second
session on route to a large win
over the champions.
Match report
Tuesday,
8th May, 2012
End of season party for the
Youths
Għajnsielem Youth
Nursery celebrated the
end of the season with a
dinner at The Clubhouse
jointly sponsored by
long time supporter and
sponsor David Buttigieg,
who is here on holiday
from Toronto Canada, and
ex-Club president Mario
Bugeja. Nursery
officials and coaches Loreto Scicluna
and Alex Spiteri,
and secretary Therry Ciangura were
present at the dinner as
well as Joseph Scicluna,
who is currently
coaching the Għajnsielem
softball team. There was
a huge turn out from the
Under/15 championship
winning team, the
Under/13 team and the
Under/11 team.
Photos
Saturday,
5th May, 2012
3rd day of spring training
The
preparation for summer softball
competition continued Saturday
morning at the Nadur Ground.
The third session of spring
training was conducted by Joseph Scicluna
with the assistance of Melvin
Xuereb. The session
ended with an intra-squad match.
Report
Saturday,
5th May, 2012
Under/11 in Puttinu Cares
Football Festival
Għajnsielem F.C.'s Under/11 side
participated in the Puttinu
Cares Football Festival this
morning at the Gozo Stadium. The
Blacks played against Nadur
Youngsters, Kercem Ajax and
Xaghra United. Shaun Vella,
Wayne Bugeja, Gerrard Xuereb,
Kurt Fenech, Wayne Hili, Kurt
Fenech, Glen Saliba, Benjamin
Hili, Nathaniel Xerri, Chris
Farrugia and Naim Belhadj took
part in these matches.
Photos
Thursday,
3rd May, 2012
U/15 Blacks champions
Għajnsielem F.C.'s Under/15
team were crowned Gozo Youth F.A.
champions of their category this
afternoon, following their 2-2
draw against second-placed
Oratory Youths. Captain Damon
Hili scored at the death to
secure the draw the Blacks
needed to win the title. Andrew
Attard had given the Blacks a
slender half-time lead, which
the Blacks nervously tried to
defend for most of the second
half. The Youths' quality shone
through in the second session,
during which they placed the
Blacks under siege. The two
goals swung the match in their
favour and they looked set to
complete their remarkable
comeback on the Blacks, whom
they trailed by 8 points at one
stage this season. But the
Blacks spurred by their club's
glorious tradition did not give
up and their inspirational
leader Hili did the honours with
a magnificent championship
winning goal. Gozo Youth F.A.
president Alvin Grech presented
the runners-up trophy to the
Youths' own star captain Stefan
Cassar, champions' medals to all
the Blacks and the championship
trophy to Damon Hili.
Match report
Tuesday,
1st May, 2012
Spring training continues
The
preparation for summer softball
competition continued Tuesday
morning at the Nadur Ground.
The second session of spring
training was conducted by Joseph Scicluna,
Loreto Scicluna
and Frank Buttigieg. The session
ended with an intra-squad match.
Report
Saturday,
28th April, 2012
Għajnsielem U/13 play
Xagħra United
Għajnsielem F.C.'s Under/13 side
were in action this afternoon in
a friendly match against Xagħra
United at the Xagħra ground. The
event was organized jointly by
the Xagħra Local Council and the
Xagħra Youth Nursery. Xagħra
mayor, Mr. Joe Cordina presented
medals to all the participants
to commemorate the occasion.
Armando Xuereb, Sam
Anthony Pace, Bernard Carabott,
James Xuereb, Kurt Grima, Angelo
Muscat, Neville Haber, Wayne Bugeja, Christopher Zerafa,
Josef Vella, Matteo Ciangura,
Ryan Portelli, Brent Grech, Gerrard Xuereb, Wayne
Hili and Naim Belhadj took part.
Photos
Saturday,
28th April, 2012
Under/11 play Xagħra United
Għajnsielem F.C.'s Under/11 side
played Xagħra United in a
friendly match Saturday afternoon at the
Xagħra ground. The event was
organized jointly by the Xagħra
Local Council and the Xagħra
Youth Nursery. Xagħra mayor, Mr.
Joe Cordina presented medals to
all the participants to
commemorate the occasion. Shaun Vella
was still out
injured. Wayne Bugeja, Gerrard Xuereb, Kurt Fenech, Wayne Hili,
Glen Saliba, Benjamin Hili, Nathaniel Xerri,
Chris Farrugia and Naim Belhadj
took part in this match.
Photos
Tuesday,
24th April, 2012
U/15 Blacks in final
Għajnsielem F.C.'s Under/15
put on their best performance of
the season in the semi-final of
the knockout competition and
beat one of their hardest
opponents Nadur Youngsters 7-1.
They will play Oratory Youths in
the final. Andrew Attard (2),
Damon Hili (3), Christian Dingli
and Christian Cauchi scored
the goals.
Match report
Tuesday,
24th April, 2012
Blacks relegated
Għajnsielem F.C.'s difficult
season came to an end with their
1-5 loss to Victoria Hotspurs in
the relegation decider. The
Blacks will play second division
football next season. Charlon
Tabone scored the consolation
goal for the Blacks. Hotspurs
will now play Oratory Youths in
the relegation/promotion
playoff.
Report
Sunday,
22nd April, 2012
Start of spring training
The
preparation for summer softball
competition commenced Sunday afternoon at the Nadur Ground.
The first session of spring
training was conducted by Joseph Scicluna,
Loreto Scicluna
and Frank Buttigieg. The session
ended with an intra-squad match.
Report
Saturday,
21st April, 2012
U/15 Blacks beat Saints
Għajnsielem F.C.'s Under/15
beat Qala Saints 9-1 to set a
decisive encounter with their
pursuant Oratory Youths on May
1st. Alberto Xuereb (2), Marco
Ciangura, Jamie Vella (2), Damon
Hili (2), Andrew Attard and a
Joseph Azzopardi own goal scored
for the Blacks. The Blacks need
at least a draw against the
Youths to win the championship.
Match report
Tuesday,
17th April, 2012
U/15 Blacks slip again
Għajnsielem F.C.'s Under/15
dropped to a costly 2-2 draw
against Xewkija Tigers in league
play. The result means that the
Blacks now no longer enjoy a
sufficient advantage that would
enable them to secure the title
ahead of the season finale
against Oratory Youths. Marco
Ciangura and Jamie Vella scored
the goals.
Match report
Sunday,
15th April, 2012
Blacks back in troubled waters
Għajnsielem F.C. lost 2-4
against Victoria Hotspurs in
both teams' last regular season
match. Earlier in the afternoon
Sannat Lions beat Xaghra United
3-1 to move back into fifth
place. The Blacks and Hotspurs
will now play a relegation
decider. The loser will be
relegated to the 2nd division.
The winner will play Oratory
Youths in the
relegation/promotion playoff.
Report
Sunday,
15th April, 2012
Għajnsielem U/13 play
Kerċem Ajax
Għajnsielem F.C.'s Under/13 side
were in action this morning in
an event match against Kerċem
Ajax at the Nadur ground. Wayne
Bugeja, Christopher Zerafa,
Josef Vella, Matteo Ciangura,
Ryan Portelli, Brent Grech, Gerrard Xuereb, Wayne
Hili and Naim Belhadj took part.
Photos
Sunday,
15th April, 2012
End of Winter Ball
The
softball clinic for beginners
ended Sunday afternoon at the Nadur Ground. Joseph Scicluna,
Loreto Scicluna
and Frank Buttigieg continued
the last session, which ended with a reduced innings
match. Spring training will
commence next weekend.
Report
Saturday,
14th April, 2012
Under/11 play Qala Saints
Għajnsielem F.C.'s Under/11 side
played Qala Saints in a festival
match Saturday afternoon at the
Oratory ground. This was the
last match of the season for the
Blacks, who had Shaun Vella out
injured but otherwise had the
full team available for the
first time this season. Wayne
Bugeja, Gerrard Xuereb, Kurt
Fenech, Kurt Fenech, Wayne Hili,
Glen Saliba, Nathan Saliba,
Benjamin Hili, Nathaniel Xerri,
Chris Farrugia and Naim Belhadj
took part in this match.
Photos
Monday,
9th April, 2012
Winter softball session eleven
The
softball clinic for beginners
continued Thursday morning at the Nadur Ground. Joseph Scicluna
and Frank Buttigieg continued
with training game situations surrounding 2nd base. The session
ended with a reduced innings
match.
Report
Sunday,
8th April, 2012
Priceless point
Għajnsielem F.C. drew 1-1
against league leaders Xewkija
Tigers in a crucial first
division match this afternoon at
the Gozo Stadium. Second half
substitute Manuel Cordina scored
the all important goal for the
Blacks. The hero was Richard
Sammut who saved a penalty late
in the match following the
dismissal of Patrick Camilleri.
The Blacks are now two points
clear of Sannat Lions (who play
Xagħra United in
their last match) and three
points clear of Victoria
Hotspurs (who play the Blacks in
their last match). Assuming that
Sannat will beat Xagħra, the
Blacks will finish 5th if they
beat Hotspurs, tied for 6th if
they draw and tied for 7th and
last if they lose. All ties will
be settled by deciders. A last
place finish will mean
relegation to the second
division. A 6th place finish
will mean a relegation/promotion
playoff against Oratory Youths,
the runners-up of the second
division. Report
Thursday,
5th April, 2012
Winter softball session ten
The
softball clinic for beginners
continued Thursday morning at the Nadur Ground. Joseph Scicluna, Frank Buttigieg
and Loreto Scicluna were
assisted by coach Charlie Attard
in this session, with the focus
again on
game situations surrounding 2nd base. The session
ended with a reduced innings
match.
Report
Wednesday,
4th April, 2012
U/15 Blacks ease into
semi-finals
Għajnsielem F.C.'s Under/15
returned to action with a 9-3
win over Xagħra United in the
quarter-finals of the knock-out
competition. Christian Dingli,
Alberto Xuereb (2), Andrew
Attard (2), Jamie Vella (2),
Damon Hili and Josef Vella
scored the goals. The Blacks
will now play the winner of the
Nadur Youngsters versus Qala
Saints quarter-final.
Match report
Sunday,
1st April, 2012
Winter softball session nine
The
softball clinic for beginners
continued Sunday afternoon at the Nadur Ground. Joseph Scicluna, Frank Buttigieg
and Loreto Scicluna conducted
this session, with the focus on
game situations surrounding 2nd base. The session
ended with a reduced innings
match.
Report
Sunday,
1st April, 2012
Blacks in 5th place
Għajnsielem F.C. beat Sannat
Lions 2-0 this Sunday afternoon
in a crucial G.F.A. first
division match. The win lifts
the Blacks into fifth place one
point above the Lions and two
above Victoria Hotspurs. Manuel
Cordina and Jurgen Tashi scored
the goals. The Blacks need three
points from their last two
matches of the season (against
Xewkija Tigers and Hotspurs) to
secure their first division
status. The Lions and Hotspurs
have one match to play, the
former against Xagħra United,
the latter against the Blacks.
Report
Sunday,
25th March, 2012
Under/11 play Kerċem Ajax
Għajnsielem F.C.'s Under/11
side played Kerċem Ajax in a
festival match Sunday afternoon at the Oratory ground.
Wayne Bugeja, Nathaniel Xerri, Gerrard Xuereb, Kurt Fenech,
Kurt Fenech, Wayne Hili, Glen
Saliba, Benjamin Hili, Shaun
Vella and Naim Belhadj took part in this match.
Photos
Sunday,
25th March, 2012
Vital win for the Blacks
Għajnsielem F.C. beat S.K.
Victoria Wanderers 4-2 this
Sunday afternoon to move clear
of last place for the first time
this season. Joseph Attard, Jurgen Tashi, Manuel Cordina and
Giovann Vella scored for the
Blacks. The win lifted the
Blacks three points clear of
last placed Victoria Hotspurs
and just one point off
fifth-placed Sannat Lions, all
with three matches left to play.
Report
The
softball clinic for beginners
continued Sunday afternoon at the Nadur Ground. Joseph Scicluna, Frank Buttigieg
and Loreto Scicluna conducted
this session, with the focus on
game situations surrounding 1st base. The session
ended with a reduced innings
match.
Report
Monday,
19th March, 2012
Under/11 play S.K. Victoria W.
Għajnsielem F.C.'s Under/11 side
played S.K. Victoria Wanderers in a
festival match Monday afternoon at the Oratory ground.
Chris Farrugia, Gerrard Xuereb, Kurt Fenech,
Kurt Fenech, Wayne Hili, Glen
Saliba, Benjamin Hili, Shaun
Vella and Naim Belhadj
took part in this match.
Photos
The
softball clinic for beginners
continued this public holiday
morning at the Nadur Ground. Joseph Scicluna
and Loreto Scicluna conducted
the session, with the focus on
fielding. The session ended with
a reduced innings match.
Report
Sunday,
18th March, 2012
Blacks still alive
Għajnsielem F.C. registered
a much needed win when they beat
Xagħra United 2-0. Jurgen Tashi
and Manuel Cordina scored the
goals that lifted the Blacks to
joint bottom of the table with
Victoria Hotspurs, following the
latter's win over S.K. Victoria
Wanders the previous day.
Report
Sunday,
18th March, 2012
Winter softball session six
The
softball clinic for beginners
continued this afternoon at the
Nadur Ground. Joseph Scicluna conducted
the session, with the focus on
throwing.
Report
Thursday,
8th March, 2012
Blacks capitulation
Għajnsielem F.C. were
soundly beaten 1-6 by title
contenders Nadur Youngsters in
the third round opener for the
Blacks. Manuel Cordina scored
the consolation goal for the
Blacks. The result left the
Blacks anchored in last place
jointly with fellow strugglers
Victoria Hotspurs.
Report
Sunday,
4th March, 2012
Winter softball session five
The
softball clinic for beginners
continued this afternoon at the
Nadur Ground. Joseph Scicluna,
Frank Buttigieg
and Loreto Scicluna conducted
the session consisting of base
running training, fielding and
batting practice.
Report
Saturday,
3rd March, 2012
U/15 Blacks overcome tough test
Għajnsielem F.C.'s
Under/15 kept their four point
lead atop their league with a
hard-fought win over Sannat
Lions. The Blacks fought back
from four one-goal Sannat Lions
to finally win 9-5. Jamie Vella,
Alberto Xuereb and Damon Hili
all registered hat-tricks, with
Sannat's captain Daniel Borg
scoring those four goals that
threatened to derail the Blacks'
drive to the championship.
Match report
Sunday,
26th February, 2012
Winter softball session four
The
softball clinic for beginners
continued this afternoon at the
Nadur Ground. Joseph Scicluna
and Loreto Scicluna conducted
the session consisting of base
running training, fielding and
batting practice.
Report
Sunday,
26th February, 2012
Under/11 play Nadur Youngsters
Għajnsielem F.C.'s Under/11 side
played Nadur Youngsters in a
festival match Saturday
afternoon at the Oratory ground.
Chris Farrugia, Gerrard Xuereb, Kurt Fenech, Wayne Bugeja, Wayne Hili, Nathaniel Xerri and Naim Belhadj
took part in this match.
Photos
Sunday,
26th February, 2012
Għajnsielem U/13 play
Għarb St. Lawrence
Għajnsielem F.C.'s Under/13 side
were in action this morning in
an event match against Gharb St.
Lawrence at the Nadur ground.
James Xuereb, Sam Anthony Pace,
Armando Xuereb, Brent Grech,
Jonathan Buttigieg, Angelo
Muscat, Gerrard Xuereb, Wayne
Hili and Naim Belhadj took part.
Photos
Thursday,
23rd February, 2012
Blacks blow it
Għajnsielem F.C. wasted a
terrific opportunity to move off
the bottom of the table when
they failed to hold a lead
against fellow cellar dwellers
Victoria Hotspurs. What makes
the 2-2 result such a hard pill
to swallow was the Blacks'
failure to score the third goal
that would have finished off the
Reds. The most glaring miss was
from the penalty spot, when
Charlon Tabone saw his kick
saved by the Hotspurs'
goalkeeper, three minutes from
time. Joseph Attard and Jason
Portelli scored for the Blacks.
Report
Sunday,
19th February, 2012
Winter softball session
three
The
softball clinic for beginners
continued this afternoon at the
Nadur Ground. Joseph Scicluna,
Frank Buttigieg and Loreto
Scicluna conducted the session
consisting of base running
training, fielding and batting
practice.
Report
Sunday,
12th February, 2012
Winter softball session
two
The
softball clinic for beginners
continued this afternoon at the
Nadur Ground. Joseph Scicluna,
Frank Buttigieg and Loreto
Scicluna conducted the session
consisting of base running
training, fielding and batting
practice.
Report
Saturday,
11th February, 2012
Under/11 play Oratory Youths
Għajnsielem F.C.'s Under/11 side
played Oratory Youths in a
friendly match Saturday afternoon at the Oratory ground.
Chris Farrugia, Gerrard Xuereb, Kurt Fenech, Benjamin
Hili, Wayne Hili, Nathaniel Xerri and Naim Belhadj
took part in this match.
Photos
Friday,
10th February, 2012
Under/15 Blacks
stunned by Nadur comeback
Għajnsielem F.C.'s
Under/15 side started its
championship pool commitments
with a difficult match against
Nadur Youngsters this morning at
the Xagħra Ground. The Blacks
looked in the clear after
building a 5-1 lead through
goals by Alberto Xuereb (2),
Damon Hili, Andrea Grima and an
own goal. Led by Lucas Cefai,
however, Nadur fought back and
secured a 5-5 draw, which leaves
the Blacks 4 points ahead of
Oratory Youths and 8 points
ahead of Nadur, Sannat and
Xewkija.
Match report
Friday,
10th February, 2012
Blacks
finally win
Għajnsielem F.C. won their first
league match of the season this
afternoon when they beat Sannat
Lions 2-1 at the Gozo Stadium.
Stefan Azzopardi scored midway
through the second half with a
long distance shot. Sannat
equalized two minutes from time.
But in the last minute Joseph
Attard was fouled in the box and
from the penalty spot Jason
Portelli hit the back of the net
to give the Blacks the three
points.
Match
report
Sunday,
5th February, 2012
Winter softball session one
The
twelve-session softball course
for beginners started this
afternoon at the Nadur Ground.
Qualified coach and national
baseball player Charlie Attard
conducted a coaching clinic for
the benefit of our coaches
Joseph Scicluna, Frank Buttigieg
and Loreto Scicluna. Attard
demonstrated proper warm-up
routines, throwing and fielding
techniques, batting basics and
proper base-running.
Report
Sunday,
29th January, 2012
Blacks
fail to hold lead
Għajnsielem F.C. lost to
S.K. Victoria W. 1-3 this afternoon in
a G.F.A. first division, second
round match at the Gozo Stadium.
Għajnsielem took the lead
early in the second half through
Josef Xerri, but then conceded
two quick goals to Joseph Vella
and Kenneth Mercieca, before
Edinson Sanchez Estrada sealed
the win for the Wanderers.
The defeat keeps the Blacks
rooted to the bottom of the
table.Match
report
The
twelfth and final session of the
introductory softball
training program for Għajnsielem girls
was held this afternoon at the
Nadur Ground. The girls went
through batting practice and
assessment with coaches Joseph Scicluna and
Frank Buttigieg, throwing and
catching practice and assessment
with coach Loreto Scicluna. The
girls were also timed running
from home to first base and
running from first to third
base. Baseball and softball
coach, and national team
baseball player Charlie Attard
supervised the session. Mr.
Attard gave useful technical
advice to coaches and players,
he also intervened to correct
technique and encouraged the
softball team to keep going
hinting at the possibility of
future matches against Gozitan
opposition. The
session ended with a mini
softball match.
Report
Sunday,
22nd January, 2012
Under/15 Blacks
win by walk-over
Għajnsielem F.C.'s Under/15 side
finished their preliminary round
commitments with a win by
walk-over after S.K. Victoria
Wanderers failed to put together
a team for their match against
the Blacks. The win leaves the
Blacks with a 10-1-0 record,
firmly in first place.
Sunday,
22nd January, 2012
Blacks
comeback falls short
Għajnsielem F.C. lost to
Xagħra United 3-4 this afternoon in
a G.F.A. first division, second
round match at the Gozo Stadium.
Għajnsielem
conceded three first half goals
and then went four down early in
the second half. But three goals
in five minutes scored by Jason
Portelli, Charlon Tabone and
Joseph Buttigieg gave the Blacks
hope. Għajnsielem missed two
great chances late in the game
that would have earned them
their first point of the second
round. The
Blacks remain three points
adrift of Victoria Hotspurs at
the bottom of the table. The
Reds lost heavily to new league
leaders Nadur Youngsters 1-6.
Match
facts
Sunday,
22nd January, 2012
Under/11 play Għarb St. Laurence
Għajnsielem F.C.'s Under/11 side
played Għarb St. Laurence in a
festival match Saturday
afternoon at the Oratory ground.
Chris Farrugia, Gerrard Xuereb, Kurt Fenech, Benjamin
Hili, Wayne Bugeja, Wayne Hili,
Shaun Vella, Nathaniel Xerri and Naim Belhadj
took part in this match.
Photos
Thursday,
19th January, 2012
Winter softball
Autumn on the Run 2011, the
twelve session softball training
programme for girls will come to
an end on Sunday afternoon, with
the twelfth and final session of
this introductory course.
Pleased with the progress shown
by the players, their exemplary
behaviour
and the keen
interest shown in the sport, the
organizers and coaches have
decided to propose a winter
softball training camp that will
follow immediately after
completition of the first
programme. The Għajnsielem Local
Council, who provided financial
support for Autumn on the Run
2011, was satisfied by the
results as well and has
decided to continue to back this
initiative. Mayor Francis Cauchi
and his fellow Councillors'
determination to get girls
involved in sports led to this
initiative, which now seems to
have a momentum of its own.
Click here for the poster for
Winter Ball 2012
The
eleventh session of softball
training for Għajnsielem girls
was held this afternoon at the
Nadur Ground. The girls went
through batting practice and
assessment with coach Joseph
Scicluna and throwing and
catching practice and assessment
with coach Loreto Scicluna. The
session ended with a mini
softball match.
Report
Sunday,
15th January, 2012
Għajnsielem U/13 play
Munxar Falcons
Għajnsielem F.C.'s Under/13 side
played against Munxar Falcons in another event
organized by the Gozo Youth F.A. Christopher Zerafa,
Angelo Muscat, Ryan Portelli, Gerrard Xuereb, Kurt Grima, Naim,
Belhadj, Josef Vella, Wayne Hili and Jonathan Buttigieg played for Għajnsielem.
Photos
Saturday,
14th January, 2012
Under/15 Blacks
back on course
Għajnsielem F.C.'s Under/15
side resumed their winning ways this afternoon at the Xagħra
Ground with an 8-3 victory over
the Żebbuġ Rovers. Damon Hili
led the way with five goals. The
other goals were scored by
Alberto Xuereb who had two and Jamie Vella
who scored the
opener.
Match report
Saturday,
14th January, 2012
Under/11 play Xagħra United
Għajnsielem F.C.'s Under/11 side
played Xagħra United in a
festival match Saturday
afternoon at the Oratory ground.
Gerrard Xuereb, Kurt Fenech, Benjamin
Hili, Wayne Bugeja, Wayne Hili,
Shaun Vella, Nathaniel Xerri and Naim Belhadj
took part in this match.
Photos
Sunday,
8th January, 2012
Blacks lose again
Għajnsielem F.C. lost to Nadur
Youngsters 0-5 this afternoon in
a G.F.A. first division, second
round match at the Gozo Stadium.
Għajnsielem
conceded all the goals in the
last 18 minutes of the match,
all after they had Manwel
Cordina sent off. The
Blacks remain three points
adrift of Victoria Hotspurs at
the bottom of the table. The
Reds also lost against Xewkija
Tigers 1-3.
Match report
Wednesday,
4th January, 2012
Għajnsielem U/13 play
Oratory Youths
Għajnsielem F.C.'s Under/13 side
played against Oratory Youths in another event
organized by the Gozo Youth F.A. Christopher Zerafa,
Angelo Muscat, Ryan Portelli,
Wayne Bugeja, Gerrard Xuereb,
Brent Grech, Kurt Grima, Naim,
Belhadj, Josef Vella, Armando Xuereb, Wayne Hili,
Chris Farrugia and Jonathan
Buttigieg played for Għajnsielem.
Photos
Sunday,
1st January, 2012
Tenth year of
www.ghajnsielemfc.com
In June-July of 2012 the
ghajnsielemfc section of
www.ghajnsielem.com will
complete its tenth year of
reporting. The site has been
revamped twice since June of
2002. The football, or better,
sports section of
www.ghajnsielem.com depends
on the technical expertise and
creativity of Kevin Cauchi and
the professional photography of
Joseph Sultana, the two
stalwarts that are also behind
the success of the portal
www.ghajnsielem.com. The
exploits of the Blacks, the
current version as well as the
historical one, and the
boundless enthusiasm of the boys
and girls of Għajnsielem
that is captured sometimes by
photographs snapped by the same
boys and girls, give this
website its enduring appeal.
With words we try to record
events and capture the emotions;
with numbers we try to put those
events in perspective.
Unless we inspire present and
future generations of boys and
girls to participate in sport,
any sport not necessarily
football, and sustain their
interest when it is about to
flag perhaps due to the
sacrifices that they have to
make, our endeavours will have
been in vain. Happy 2012 to all
of you!
