The 2025 Malta Handball Association’s Louis Borg Cup saw Swieqi Gasan Mamo Phoenix secure the women’s title with a dominant performance, while the men’s divisions delivered highly competitive Knock Out quarter-final clashes.
Women’s Louis Borg Cup: Swieqi Phoenix Triumph
Swieqi Gasan Mamo Phoenix claimed the Women’s Louis Borg Cup after a series of strong performances across the tournament. Despite an opening-match loss, Phoenix quickly established control, winning all remaining fixtures with tactical discipline and depth.
In the decisive final match, Phoenix defeated Kavallieri RS2 with a commanding 39–21 scoreline. Kavallieri, missing several key players, showed determination but struggled to match Phoenix’s composed and steady play.
Final Match Top Scorers:
- Kavallieri: R. Ciantar 10, M. Saliba 7
- Phoenix: E. Schiavone 11, A. Gałązka 11, I. Drugovic 6
Men’s Knock Out Quarter-Finals
The men’s divisions delivered intense Knock Out quarter-final action, setting up two exciting semi-final matchups.
HMS vs Swieqi Gasan Mamo Phoenix – 25–35
First Division leaders HMS started strongly, surprising the current Premier Division champions with an energetic first half. However, Phoenix’s experience shone through after the break, leading them to a confident 10-goal victory.
- Top Scorers: HMS: C. Magro 7; Phoenix: B. Spiteri 12
Valletta vs La Salle Karrettun – 27–48
La Salle’s seasoned squad dominated this tie from start to finish, securing a comfortable win over Valletta. Despite the defeat, Valletta showcased promising young talent for the future.
La Salle’s seasoned squad dominated this tie from start to finish, securing a comfortable win over Valletta. Despite the defeat, Valletta showcased promising young talent for the future.
- Top Scorers: Valletta: E. Ciappara 7, B. Galea 7; La Salle: N. Grupetta 12
Żebbuġ Wurth Malta Phoenix vs Kavallieri RS2 – 24–49
Kavallieri delivered one of the tournament’s most one-sided results, utilizing fast breaks and clinical finishing. The dominant display allowed them to provide valuable court time to their younger players.
Kavallieri delivered one of the tournament’s most one-sided results, utilizing fast breaks and clinical finishing. The dominant display allowed them to provide valuable court time to their younger players.
- Top Scorers: Żebbuġ: M. Milojevic 10; Kavallieri: J. Zammit 11, P. Calvo 10
Shooting Stars vs Ħamrun ESS Phoenix – 28–38
Shooting Stars kept the match tight for 40 minutes, but a standout performance from Isaac Vella, who scored an impressive 17 goals, propelled Ħamrun to a strong finish and a place in the semi-finals.
Shooting Stars kept the match tight for 40 minutes, but a standout performance from Isaac Vella, who scored an impressive 17 goals, propelled Ħamrun to a strong finish and a place in the semi-finals.
- Top Scorers: Shooting Stars: L. Spiteri 4 (shared); Ħamrun: I. Vella 17
Up Next: Men’s Semi-Finals
The Men’s Knock Out Semifinals are scheduled for 20th December:
- Swieqi Gasan Mamo Phoenix vs La Salle Karretun (2:00 PM)
- Kavallieri RS2 vs Hamrun ESS Phoenix (3:30 PM)
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