Joseph Casha secured a convincing 4-1 victory over Philip Ciantar on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in the quarter-final playoff of the CE Installations Premier League.

Match Overview

Held at the Malta Snooker Academy, this high-stakes playoff saw 

Casha dominate the encounter to book his spot in the next stage of the competition.

• Final Score: Joseph Casha 4–1 Philip Ciantar
• Tournament: CE Installations Premier League 2025/2026
• Format: Best of 7 frames

The Road to the Semis

Casha has been in strong form throughout the 2025/2026 season, recently recording other 4-1 wins in ranking tournaments, including a notable victory over Ian Camilleri just last week. This latest win continues his momentum as he pursues the national title.

For 

Ciantar, the defeat marks the end of a competitive run in this year’s Premier League playoffs. He remains a key figure in Maltese snooker, having recently represented Malta as a runner-up in the 2025 European Snooker Team Championships.

Other Recent Playoff Results

The quarter-final stage has seen intense competition as the season nears its climax:

• Simon Zammit 4–0 Mark Saffrett
• Philip Ciantar 4–3 Frans Mintoff (Previous round)

Updates on the upcoming semi-final matchups and schedules can be found on the Malta Billiards & Snooker Association (MBSA) official page.