Exiles Hand Marsaskala First Defeat in Division One Winter League, Sliema beat Birzebbugia
Sliema Aquatic Sports Club delivered a commanding performance in the Waterpolo Premier Winter League, securing an emphatic 28–12 victory over Birżebbuġa (B’Bugia). The match was a display of offensive prowess from the Blues, who controlled the pace from the start to register what was described as an “easy win.”
Sliema’s Offensive Masterclass
Sliema’s scoring was led by a standout performance from Liam Galea, who found the back of the net 7 times. The team showed incredible depth, with nine different players contributing to the massive 28-goal tally.
| Scorer | Goals |
|---|---|
| Liam Galea | 7 |
| Benji Cachia | 5 |
| Dino Zammit | 4 |
| Julian Chircop | 3 |
| Seb Busuttil | 3 |
| Elijah Schembri | 2 |
| Giosue Spiteri | 2 |
| Jake Cachia | 1 |
| Sam Engerer | 1 |
Birżebbuġa’s Resistance
Despite the heavy scoreline, Birżebbuġa found some silver linings through the clinical finishing of Max Aquilina and Miguel Cassar, who combined for nine of the team’s twelve goals.
- Max Aquilina: 5 goals
- Miguel Cassar: 4 goals
- Nicholas Bugelli: 1 goal
- Dwayne Farrugia: 1 goal
- Miguel Curmi: 1 goal
The result leaves Sliema in a strong position within the Premier Winter League standings, while Birżebbuġa will look to tighten their defense ahead of their next fixture.
Exiles Hand Marsaskala First Defeat in Division One Winter League
Exiles Sports Club secured a significant victory in the Waterpolo Division One Winter League, defeating Marsaskala (M’Scala) with a final score of 16–12. The result marks the first defeat of the campaign for the Marsaskala side.
Exiles’ Balanced Attack
The victory was built on a well-distributed offensive effort, featuring three hat-tricks that kept the M’Scala defense under constant pressure.
| Scorer | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kurt Griscti | 3 |
| Keith Tanti | 3 |
| Mark Fenech | 3 |
| David Pace Lupi | 2 |
| Kyle Navarro | 2 |
| Matteo Martellacci | 1 |
| Timmy Agius | 1 |
| Nathan Bonavia | 1 |
Marsaskala’s Scoring Efforts
Despite the loss, Philip Tabone delivered a standout individual performance for Marsaskala, leading all scorers in the match with five goals.
- Philip Tabone: 5 goals
- Matthew Soler: 2 goals
- Marco Mannino: 2 goals
- C Jay Saliba: 1 goal
- (Two additional goals not individually credited in the match summary)
Marsaxlokk Secure Three-Goal Victory Over Ta’ Xbiex in Division One
Marsaxlokk (M’Xlokk) emerged victorious in their Waterpolo Division One Winter League encounter, defeating Ta’ Xbiex with a final score of 15–12. The match was a high-scoring affair that saw Marsaxlokk maintain a consistent lead to secure the three-goal margin.
Marsaxlokk’s Balanced Offensive Effort
Marsaxlokk showcased a highly clinical and balanced attack, with eight different players finding the back of the net. Jamie Borg Tabone led the charge with four goals, supported by a strong hat-trick from Alastair Cook.
| Scorer | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jamie Borg Tabone | 4 |
| Alastair Cook | 3 |
| Benji Schranz | 2 |
| Nathan Spiteri | 2 |
| Jack Pawley | 1 |
| Zac Schranz | 1 |
| Matthias Fenech | 1 |
| Zak Licari Cutajar | 1 |
Ta’ Xbiex Resistance
Despite the loss, Marko Martinic delivered the individual performance of the match, netting half of his team’s total goals. His six-goal haul kept Ta’ Xbiex within striking distance throughout the game.
- Marko Martinic: 6 goals
- Julian Farrugia: 2 goals
- Russell Spiteri: 2 goals
- Vito Figliomeni: 1 goal
- Zac Campbell: 1 goal
Would you like me to check the current league standings to see how this result impacts the race for the Division One title?
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