Birżebbuġa St Peter’s FC completed a dream campaign with a commanding 3-0 victory over Melita FC in the Challenge League Cup final, sealing silverware just days after confirming their historic promotion.
Birżebbuġa St Peter’s FC completed a dream campaign with a commanding 3-0 victory over Melita FC in the Challenge League Cup final, sealing silverware just days after confirming their historic promotion.
The Saints delivered a composed and clinical performance, asserting control over the match and striking at decisive moments to underline their superiority on the night.
They took the lead in the 29th minute when Alex Bruno calmly converted from the penalty spot, giving Birżebbuġa a deserved advantage after a positive start.
Melita attempted to stay in the contest and remained organised for long periods, but struggled to break down a disciplined Birżebbuġa side that managed the game effectively.
As the match entered its final stages, Birżebbuġa stepped up the intensity and put the result beyond doubt. Paul Lapira doubled the lead in the 72nd minute, before Zachary Cassar added a third six minutes later to seal a comprehensive victory.
The final whistle confirmed not just a cup win, but the culmination of an outstanding season for Birżebbuġa, who now celebrate both promotion and silverware in a campaign that will go down as one of the most successful in the club’s history.
For Melita, it was a disappointing end after a strong run to the final, but they were ultimately outplayed by a side full of confidence and momentum.
Birżebbuġa now look ahead to life in the top tier with belief, having proven their quality on both the league and cup fronts.
