The latest round of the Water polo Winter League saw a mix of commanding performances in Division One and a significant breakthrough in the Premier League. Here is a summary of the action from the pool.

Premier League: Valletta Secures First Win

In the Premier Winter League, Valletta finally broke through to the winner’s circle with a hard-fought 16–13 victory over Birzebbuga (B’Bugia).

The match was a high-scoring battle between two star attackers: Daniel Tully of Valletta and Miguel Cassar of Birzebbuga both netted 5 goals for their respective sides. However, Valletta’s superior depth, with seven different players finding the back of the net, allowed them to hold off Birzebbuga’s late-game pressure.

Division One: Marsaskala and Ta’Xbiex Cruise to Victory

Division One saw two one-sided encounters as Marsaskala and Ta’Xbiex both registered “easy” wins.

• Marsaskala (M’Scala) vs. Barracudas (B’Cudas): Marsaskala dominated from start to finish, ending the match with a massive 22–8 scoreline. Philip Tabone was the man of the match with 5 goals, leading a relentless Marsaskala offense that saw eight different players contribute to the scoreboard.
• Ta’Xbiex vs. Otters: Ta’Xbiex delivered an equally convincing performance, defeating the Otters 18–5. Vito Figliomeni put on a masterclass in finishing, scoring 6 goals to lead all scorers across both Division One matches.

Scoreboard At A Glance

With Marsaskala and Ta’Xbiex asserting their dominance in Division One, and Valletta finally finding their footing in the Premier League, the competition is heating up.