Hibernians claim first honour

Hibernians secured the first major honour of the 2007-08 women's football season after trouncing rivals Birkirkara 3-0 in the Super Cup final, played at the Luxol Stadium on Wednesday. New signing Rebecca D'Agostino was quick off the mark for Hibs,...

Hibernians secured the first major honour of the 2007-08 women's football season after trouncing rivals Birkirkara 3-0 in the Super Cup final, played at the Luxol Stadium on Wednesday.

New signing Rebecca D'Agostino was quick off the mark for Hibs, scoring the opening goal with a well-taken free-kick in the fourth minute. Kathleen Saliba and Dorianne Theuma were on target late in the second half to give Hibs a 3-0 victory.

MFA vice-president Peter Fenech presented the Super Cup trophy to Theuma, the Hibs captain, at the end of the match.

Hibs: R. Tagliaferro, C. Sciberras, M. Debono, L.A. Galea, N. Pace, M. Azzopardi ('76 R. Chircop), R. D'Agostino D. Theuma ('81 M. Camilleri), Y. Carabott, K. Saliba, R. Gatt.

Birkirkara: M. Zahra ('45 N. Dimech), K. Parnis ('70 E. Bonnici), F. Mangion, R. Cuschieri, K. Lia, S. Farrugia, R. Xerri ('50 K. Agius), R. Steerchetam ('64 A. Scicluna), S. Camilleri, C. Camilleri, E. Agliano.

Referee: Tristan Farrugia.

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