Hibernians and Birkirkara played to a 1-1 draw in a crucial match in the Assikura Women’s League, keeping Hibernians at the top of the table with 27 points. The draw leaves the title race wide open, as Swieqi United closed the gap to just two points after their dominant 8-0 win over Lija Athletic.
In the match, Hibernians took the lead through Alexis Espitia’s 10th goal of the season, but Birkirkara equalised through Gabriella Zahra. The result sets up a key match for Birkirkara next Tuesday against Mġarr United, who won 2-1 against San Ġwann to move into third place.
Swieqi United, who won 8-0, are also in the hunt, and with games in hand, the league race is shaping up to be exciting.
Hibernians and Birkirkara played to a 1-1 draw in a crucial match in the Assikura Women’s League, keeping Hibernians at the top of the table with 27 points. The draw leaves the title race wide open, as Swieqi United closed the gap to just two points after their dominant 8-0 win over Lija Athletic.
In the match, Hibernians took the lead through Alexis Espitia’s 10th goal of the season, but Birkirkara equalised through Gabriella Zahra. The result sets up a key match for Birkirkara next Tuesday against Mġarr United, who won 2-1 against San Ġwann to move into third place.
Swieqi United, who won 8-0, are also in the hunt, and with games in hand, the league race is shaping up to be exciting.
