It was a high-stakes week in the Water polo Winter League as the top clubs battled through intense matches to secure vital points. From comfortable victories to nail-biting finishes and disciplinary drama, here is the full report on the latest action.
Premier League: San Giljan Survive Neptunes in Heated Derby
San Giljan 13 – 12 Neptunes
San Giljan managed to keep their unbeaten streak alive by the narrowest of margins in a match that was as tense as it was competitive. The game was marred by a brief stoppage in the fourth quarter following a series of incidents that resulted in red cards for several players.
- San Giljan Scorers: Ben Plumpton and Matthew Zammit led the way with 4 goals each. Nikolai Zammit and Nico Schiavone contributed 2 goals apiece, while Jeremy Abela added a single.
- Neptunes Scorers: Mark Castillo netted 4, followed by a hat-trick from Luigi Mallia. Enrico Mallia (2), Jake Bajada (1), Jordan Camilleri (1), and Andreas Fava (1) rounded out the scoring.
Premier League: Sliema Hold Off Scrappy Sirens
Sliema 13 – 10 Sirens
Sliema Aquatic Sports Club faced a tougher-than-expected challenge from Sirens ASC. Despite the struggle, the veteran club’s clinical finishing eventually saw them through.
- Sliema Scorers: Liam Galea was the undisputed star of the match with an impressive 6-goal haul. Elijah Schembri followed with 3, with Jake Cachia, Benji Cachia, Jayden Cassar, and Daniel Rizzo each scoring once.
- Sirens Scorers: Matthew Mifsud and Gianni Farrugia kept Sirens in the hunt with 3 goals each. Matthias Ortoleva (2), Andreas Galea (1), and Isaac Riolo (1) completed the tally.
Division One: Exiles Outclass M’Xlokk
Exiles 17 – 9 M’Xlokk
In the highest-scoring match of the round, Exiles Sports Club registered a dominant performance against M’Xlokk. Exiles utilized their squad depth to overwhelm the M’Xlokk defense from the early stages.
- Exiles Scorers: David Pace Lupi was clinical with 4 goals. Kurt Griscti and Mark Fenech both secured braces, while Navarro, Martellacci, Schembri, Agius, Naudi, and Scardino all found the back of the net.
- M’Xlokk Scorers: Alistair Cook led his side with 3 goals. Jack Pawley and Zak Schranz added 2 each, with Buhagiar and Borg Tabone chipping in a goal apiece.
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