Youthful Gżira United Impress as Dejan Farrugia Makes Senior Debut in 0–0 Draw

Gżira United enjoyed a memorable evening on Tuesday as 18‑year‑old Dejan Farrugia made his senior debut in the goalless draw against Ħamrun Spartans. Introduced in the 68th minute, Farrugia showed composure and determination, marking an important milestone both for himself and for the club’s youth development programme.

The match also highlighted Gżira’s growing reliance on young talent, with three Under‑21 player, Deacon Abela, Andy Borg, and Brooklyn Borg named in the starting lineup. Their inclusion underlined the club’s commitment to giving promising players meaningful opportunities at the highest level.

Although the encounter ended without goals, Gżira United delivered a disciplined performance against one of the league’s strongest sides. The young players held their own throughout, contributing energy and resilience in a tightly balanced contest.

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