Champions Hibs unbeaten for third season running

Champions Hibernians confirmed their reputation as Malta's top team in the women's category after they ended their third straight championship campaign undefeated. The Paolites, on Sunday, completed their commitments with a deserved 3-0 win over...

Champions Hibernians confirmed their reputation as Malta's top team in the women's category after they ended their third straight championship campaign undefeated.

The Paolites, on Sunday, completed their commitments with a deserved 3-0 win over Melita.

Tessie Agius gave Hibs a 1-0 lead at half-time with Joanne Vella and Chantalle Grech adding two other goals after the break. Grech's goal increased Hibs' all-time tally to 300.

After the match, MFA vice-president John Farrugia presented the trophies to Agius and Dorianne Theuma, the top scorer with 19 goals.

In the other match, Birkirkara made sure of finishing second by beating Raiders 4-0. Deborah Pisani, Chantal Fenech, Chantal Demanuele and Melanie Zammit scored Birkirkara's goals.

Top scorers: D. Theuma (Hibs) 19 goals; J. Vella (Hibs) 12; S. Caruana (Hibs) 10; E. Agliano (Birkir-kara) 9; C. Camilleri (Birkirkara), S. Mizzi, J. Coates (Mosta) 8.

Sunday's fixtures: KO Preliminary round - 9 a.m. Rabat vs Mosta; 10.30 a.m. Raiders vs Melita

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