This Friday at 8:30 PM, joint leaders Birkirkara and Hibernians will face off at the Victor Tedesco Stadium in what promises to be a closely contested match from the Assikura Women’s League. Both teams are tied on 10 points, setting the stage for a crucial encounter.
Birkirkara, managed by Vince Galea, comes into the match after a 0-0 draw against Mġarr United last weekend. The team has demonstrated solid defensive capabilities, having conceded only one goal this season. In contrast, Hibernians, coached by Kenneth Costantino, boast a perfect defensive record, having yet to let in a single goal, following a convincing 3-0 win over Valletta.
On the scoring front, Hibernians’ Joelma leads the league’s charts with six goals, while Birkirkara’s Alishia Cassar has netted four times, showcasing the attacking prowess both teams possess.
In another matchup, Mġarr United will take on San Ġwann, with both teams sitting on six points. Mġarr United’s recent performance against Birkirkara was commendable, especially as they managed to maintain a clean sheet despite playing with 10 players for nearly an hour. San Ġwann, however, comes off a loss to Swieqi United, with Hailey Russell scoring their only goal in that match. The American forward, who was with Birkirkara last season, has already found the net five times this campaign.
Dorianne Theuma’s Swieqi United will also be in action as they face Lija Athletic, looking to improve their position in the standings. Swieqi has secured two wins in their first four matches, while Lija Athletic also sits on six points following a victory against Mtarfa last weekend.
Elsewhere, Mtarfa, still in search of their first point of the season, will go up against Valletta, who have managed only one point after four matches. The upcoming fixtures are set to deliver exciting moments as the league continues to unfold.
