San Ġiljan celebrated their first victory of the 2026 Women’s Winter League campaign with a commanding 18–12 performance against rivals Sliema at the National Pool Complex.

The match belonged to Elena Borg, who produced a standout offensive display. Borg finished the encounter as the game’s top scorer, netting six goals to lead the “Saints” to their first three points of the season.

San Ġiljan established their dominance early, supported by a strong supporting cast. Shanice Cassar contributed four goals, while Ella Miceli and Thea Abdilla both registered clinical hat-tricks. The scoring was rounded off with individual strikes from Ezmily Mifsud, Marie Rose Tully, and Maria Attard.

Despite the loss, Sliema showed resilience throughout the match. Sophie Camilleri led their scoring efforts with four goals, followed by Elya Schembri, who secured a hat-trick. Ksaylen Cutajar added a brace, with Francesca Paolella, Karla Camilleri, and Eslie Cushing each finding the net once.

The officiating team for the fixture consisted of Ronnie Spiteri and Juana Cauchi.

This victory provides a significant boost for San Ġiljan as they look to climb the standings in the early stages of the winter season.

Final Score:
Sliema 12 – 18 San Ġiljan

Top Scorers:

• San Ġiljan: Elena Borg (6), Shanice Cassar (4), Ella Miceli (3), Thea Abdilla (3)
• Sliema: Sophie Camilleri (4), Elya Schembri (3), Ksaylen Cutajar (2)