Ħamrun SC kicked off their 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.
Ħamrun SC will return to action tomorrow in their second group match, facing Copenhagen at 10:00 AM (Malta time). The Euro Winners Cup 2025 is being held in Nazaré, Portugal.
