Federico Galea Makes Premier League Debut as Matthew Xuereb Earns First Start

Birżebbuġa St Peter’s celebrated two important individual milestones as Federico Galea made his Malta Premier League debut, while Matthew Xuereb earned his first league start of the season.

Both players featured in the club's goalless draw against Mosta, marking a memorable occasion in their respective football careers.

For Galea, the appearance represented his first taste of Premier League football, an achievement that reflects his progress and determination to compete at the highest level of Maltese domestic football.

Meanwhile, Xuereb was named in the starting eleven for the first time this campaign, earning an opportunity to demonstrate his abilities from the opening whistle.

Xuereb remained on the pitch until the 65th minute, when Galea replaced him, allowing both players to contribute to the encounter.

The match ended 0–0, with neither side managing to break the deadlock despite several opportunities throughout the contest.

Birżebbuġa St Peter’s acknowledged both achievements through social media, congratulating Galea on his debut and encouraging Xuereb to continue working hard.

The occasion represents another positive moment for the two players as they seek further opportunities in Malta's top division.

Both will now hope to build on these milestones and establish themselves within the team's future plans.

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