Qormi Daikin and Floriana Young Stars booked their places in the Knock-Out final after emerging victorious in their respective semi-finals played over the weekend.
Qormi Daikin were pushed all the way by GREE Żurrieq Wolves Hotsticks before securing a hard-fought 6–4 victory. Żurrieq made the brighter start and led 1–0 at the end of the opening quarter, but Qormi responded strongly in the second period to swing the momentum in their favour. Despite the turnaround, Żurrieq remained competitive throughout and stayed within touching distance of the newly crowned league champions.
Qormi’s goals came through Juan Sarcia, Kyle Micallef, Nathan Pace Gasan, Justin Zahra, Tommy Kok and Shawn Dimech. For Żurrieq, Christ Agius netted a hat-trick, while Alessandro Amore also got on the scoresheet. The match was officiated by Karl Chircop and James Mizzi.
In the second semi-final, Floriana Young Stars produced a commanding display to defeat White Hart 5–0. Mark Camilleri starred with a hat-trick, while Joe Ellul Turner, Anton Saliba and Andrea Curmi also found the net. The game was refereed by Keith Calleja and Silvio Peralta.
The Knock-Out final between Qormi Daikin and Floriana Young Stars will take place on Saturday, May 16, at the Kordin Hockey Complex.
Meanwhile, in the Under-12 category, GREE Żurrieq Wolves Hotsticks claimed a 5–2 victory over Floriana Young Stars. Żurrieq controlled large parts of the match, with Adam White leading the way with a hat-trick. Thomas White and Jacob White also scored, while Giuseppe Schembri and Craig Camilleri replied for Floriana. The match officials were Jerome Carabott and Oscar Toledano.
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