Match Day 5 of the Blackball 2025 Nations Cup in Bridlington proved to be a triumphant one for Malta, particularly for the men’s team, who produced a standout performance by edging out tournament favorites Scotland with a thrilling 13-12 victory.
This remarkable result secured Malta A’s place in the knockout phase, keeping hopes alive for further success in the blackball competition under the leadership of Clevion Micallef.
Earlier in the day, Malta A demonstrated their dominance in the group stage with a commanding 21-4 win over Shetland, propelling them to second place in the standings, ahead of powerhouses like England.
Strong Showings in Individual Events
In the individual competition, Leon Azzopardi added to Malta’s success story by advancing to the semi-finals after an impressive 5-2 win against Marc Fleming. He is set to face Stuart McCulloch later tonight in what promises to be a high-stakes encounter.
Meanwhile, Shaun Attard also had a solid run, reaching the round of 16, before being eliminated following a 5-1 defeat to Graeme Sillars.
More Team Victories
The Men’s B team secured a strong 18-7 victory against Ireland B.
In the Seniors category, Malta A outperformed Ireland A with a 14-11 win.
The Seniors B team, however, fell short against Scotland B1, losing 16-9.
Upcoming Fixtures – Thursday, 10 April
Here’s the schedule for today’s fixtures featuring Maltese teams:
09:00 – Men – Malta B vs England B.
12:00 – Men – Ireland B1 vs Malta B, Men – Mauritius A vs Malta A, Seniors – Malta A vs England A.
15:00 – Seniors – England B vs Malta B.
18:00 – Men – Belgium A vs Malta A, Seniors – Australia A vs Malta A, Men – Malta B vs England B1.
21:00 – Seniors – Malta B vs Scotland B, Masters – Malta A vs England A.
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