Birkirkara Youngsters and Qormi Pinto B will contest the Blackball Regional Knock-Out final after edging through their semi-final ties.
Qormi booked their place with a 21-13 victory over Valletta Fossa Boys, while Birkirkara overcame Ħamrun 147C 21-18. Both matches were tightly contested across two legs, setting up a decisive clash between the finalists on Thursday, October 9.
Meanwhile, the Community Knock-Out has advanced to the semi-final stage following last week’s quarter-finals. 1889 Bar Ħamrun, Birkirkara Juve, San Ġwann Tiki Taka Buddies, and Cospicua Rangers B all secured progression.
Birkirkara Juve registered the biggest win of the round, defeating Selmun Sports Club B 21-11. 1889 Bar Ħamrun saw off Siġġiewi Montekristo C 21-13, while San Ġwann Tiki Taka Buddies edged Siġġiewi Montekristo B 21-18. In the final quarter-final, Cospicua Rangers B claimed a 21-17 victory over PL Floriana.
This week’s semi-finals, also played over two legs, will pair 1889 Bar Ħamrun against Birkirkara Juve and San Ġwann Tiki Taka Buddies against Cospicua Rangers B. The final is set for Wednesday, October 8.
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