The top-of-the-table clash between Hibernians and Birkirkara lived up to its billing as it had to be a solitary goal by Ylenia Carabott that handed the Paolites a 1-0 win to take sole leadership of the BOV Women’s League.

Both teams were looking forward to this game and some of their respective members even went to local schools to promote the game, on a campaign supported by the Malta FA.

Moreover, the teams agreed to play in different socks in occasion of the Down Syndrome’s Day, underlining the harmony shared between the two clubs. 

The match was played infront of a sizeable crowd that also included the Hibernians men’s team.

The Paolites enjoyed the lions’ share of possession in the first half but never really threatened Birkirkara goalkeeper Janice Xuereb.

On the other hand, Birkirkara upped their ante late in the first half and they even found their opponents’ net through captain Stephania Farrugia, but her ‘goal’ was disallowed for a foul inside the area. 

After the change of ends, Xuereb had to replaced by Tonina Dimech after suffering a knock.

The Stripes started to pile up the pressure on their opponents but it was Hibs who forged ahead when Carabott was first to react when the ball came off the woodwork to stab home from close in.

Birkirkara tried to mount a late rally to salvage a point but the resilient Paolites held on for the win. Elsewhere, Raiders (Luxol) chalked up an impressive 2-1 win over Mġarr United with Rodianne Zerafa grabbing a brace. Raisa Calleja was the scorer for the Greens. 

Kirkop United came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory over Tarxien Rainbows. The Rainbows forged ahead through Kailey Willis’ 10th goal of the season. Nonetheless, Demi Magrin levelled terms before Kim Simler notched the winner.  Mosta registered their first point of the season after holding Fgura United to a 1-1 draw. Janice Pace opened the score for Fgura before Thresa Scicluna restored equilibrium for the Blues. 

Standings

Championship Pool: Hibernians 35; Birkirkara 34; Mġarr United, Raiders (Luxol) 22; Kirkop United 15; Tarxien Rainbows 8. 

Relegation Pool: Swieqi United 13; Fgura United 11; Mosta 1. 

Next fixtures

Tuesday – 8.15pm
Mġarr Ground: Birkirkara vs Tarxien Rainbows.
Fgura Ground: Fgura United vs Swieqi United.
Mosta Ground: Raiders (Luxol) vs Hibernians.

Wednesday – 8.15pm
Mġarr Ground: Mġarr United vs Kirkop United.

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