Floriana battled hard to secure three crucial points in a dramatic encounter against San Ġwann in Section A of the Fuel 10K Under-16 League, clinching a 7-6 win in a game full of attacking flair and determination from both sides.
It was a fiercely contested match, with both teams pushing forward relentlessly throughout the full hour of play. Luca Psaila was the standout performer for Floriana, scoring a brilliant hat-trick to lead his team to victory. Salvatore Agius added to the tally with a brace, while Jamie Azzopardi and Daniele Mentosa also found the net to help secure the win.
San Ġwann refused to back down, keeping the game alive with goals from Sven Caruana Frendo (2), Benjamin Borg Cardona, Michael Borg Hedley, Miguel Farrugia, and Leeon Attard. Despite their best efforts, they fell just short, with Floriana holding on to claim all three points.
Referees for the match were Andrea Naudi and Tesmarie Busuttil.
Lija Athletic in Commanding 4-1 Victory Over Birżebbuġa Windmills
In Section B, Lija Athletic secured a comfortable 4-1 win over Birżebbuġa Windmills, maintaining control from the start and never looking back.
Goals from Jeremy Saliba, Jacob Spiteri, Rhys Mark Attard, and Marek de Brincat ensured a dominant performance for Lija, while Luis Rapce managed to grab a consolation goal for Birżebbuġa.
Referees for this match were once again Andrea Naudi and Tesmarie Busuttil.
League Standings
Section A
- Mosta – 13 points
- Floriana – 9 points
- San Ġwann – 8 points
- Naxxar Lions, Sliema Wanderers – 6 points
- Pietà Hotspurs – 1 point
- Marsaskala – 0 points
Section B
- Żabbar St Patrick – 12 points
- Pembroke Athleta – 9 points
- Lija Athletic – 9 points
- Marsaxlokk, Luqa St Andrew’s – 6 points
- Birżebbuġa Windmills – 3 points
- Qrendi – 0 points
With the competition heating up, Floriana’s win puts them in a strong position, while Mosta remains at the top of Section A. Meanwhile, Lija Athletic continues to climb in Section B, keeping the pressure on leaders Żabbar St Patrick.
