Ħamrun SC kicked off their Beach Soccer Euro Winners Cup 2025 campaign with a 7–3 defeat to German champions Bavaria Beach Bazis. The German side, reigning national beach soccer champions, came out aggressively and found the net within seconds through Rigo.
The same player doubled their lead in the fifth minute, although Nezar Abouaisha quickly responded to reduce the deficit for Ħamrun. Just before the end of the first period, Vasilets restored Bavaria’s two-goal cushion, sending the teams into the break at 3–1.
In the second period, Bavaria continued to dominate, adding two more goals through Rutterschmidt and Radosta. Juanito managed to pull one back for Ħamrun, but the momentum remained with the German side.
The final period followed a similar pattern. Rutterschmidt completed his brace, while Ħamrun’s third goal came from an own goal by Fusi. Rühl then sealed the victory for Bavaria with a late strike.
The match was officiated by Francesco Longo Moreno, Alicia Galan Cayado, and Francisco Costa.
Hamrun fall to second defeat
Ħamrun SC fell to their second defeat in the Euro Winners Cup 2025, losing 7–3 to Copenhagen BSC in Nazaré, Portugal.
The Maltese side made a dream start, taking the lead after just two seconds through Juanito. However, Copenhagen quickly responded, with Wegeberg leveling the score just minutes later.
In the second period, Ħamrun regained the advantage thanks to a well-placed header from JP Zammit. But Copenhagen hit back once again, this time with a spectacular overhead kick from Cristian to make it 2–2.
The match remained lively and evenly contested, with Frandsen giving Copenhagen the lead for the first time. Ħamrun weren’t done yet, as JP Zammit struck again to restore parity at 3–3.
At that point, signs of fatigue began to show for the Maltese side. Just before the end of the second period, goalkeeper Valdemar pushed Copenhagen ahead 4–3. In the final period, the Danish team took full control, scoring three more goals through Wegeberg, Rius, and Stubgaard to seal a convincing victory. Ħamrun will play their third group match against TSOR of Belarus.
Line-ups
Copenhagen BSC
1 – Rius, 2 – Frandsen, 6 – Wegeberg, 7 – Dorph, 10 – Panades
Reserves: 8 – Cristian, 11 – Stubgaard, 14 – Schaffer, 15 – Lucht, 16 – Valdemar
Coach: Terence Dean Bowes
1 – Rius, 2 – Frandsen, 6 – Wegeberg, 7 – Dorph, 10 – Panades
Reserves: 8 – Cristian, 11 – Stubgaard, 14 – Schaffer, 15 – Lucht, 16 – Valdemar
Coach: Terence Dean Bowes
Ħamrun SC
1 – Caruana, 5 – Bartolo, 7 – Baker, 8 – Juanito, 10 – Demanuele
Reserves: 3 – Zammit, 9 – Hakiti, 11 – Alnakua, 12 – Caruana R., 13 – Schembri, 50 – Abuaisha
Coach: Joel Winters
1 – Caruana, 5 – Bartolo, 7 – Baker, 8 – Juanito, 10 – Demanuele
Reserves: 3 – Zammit, 9 – Hakiti, 11 – Alnakua, 12 – Caruana R., 13 – Schembri, 50 – Abuaisha
Coach: Joel Winters
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