Birkirkara conceded a third upset in the women’s Champions League qualifying group as they lost to Northern Ireland’s Glentoran 3-1 at the National Stadium yesterday.
The Malta champions finished with no points from three matches as the tournament came to a close with Romania’s Olimpia Cluj securing their place in the next round following a 4-1 win over Dezembro, of Portugal, at the Centenary Stadium.
Kirsty McGuinness was Glentoran’s hero as she struck a brace on 72 and 77 minutes after Kelly Baillie had put the Irishwomen ahead just before half-time.
Kirsty Feasey scored a consolation goal for Birkirkara two minutes into stoppage time.
Final standings: Olimpija Cluj 9; Dezembro 6; Glentoran 3; Birkirkara 0.