Eight Teams March into BOV National Cup Quarter-Finals After Dramatic Second Round

The 2026/27 BOV National Cup produced an exciting weekend of football as eight teams secured their places in the quarter-finals following several closely contested encounters.

Mqabba edged Rabat Ajax 3-2 in a thrilling clash, with Jothan Jephthah scoring the decisive goal after Rabat had recovered from a two-goal deficit.

Senglea Athletic overturned an early setback to defeat Mellieha 2-1, while Lija Athletic secured a convincing 3-1 victory over San Gwann.

Qrendi eliminated Gozitan representatives Nadur Youngsters 3-1, while Marsa recorded their first competitive victory of the season, overcoming Dingli Swallows 2-1 despite finishing with ten players.

Kalkara United emerged victorious in the weekend's highest-scoring encounter, defeating Zejtun Corinthians 4-3 through Miguel Perez Jimenez's late winner.

Elsewhere, Qormi comfortably beat Marsaskala 4-1, while Luqa St Andrew's produced the round's biggest victory, thrashing Mdina Knights 5-0.

The quarter-finals, scheduled for November 17 and 18, will see Mqabba face Senglea Athletic, Lija Athletic meet Qrendi, Qormi take on Kalkara United, and Marsa confront Luqa St Andrew's.

The competition continues to provide exciting opportunities for clubs to showcase their ambitions and challenge for national silverware.

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