Malta international striker Ylenia Carabott scored six goals as Hibernians defeated Tarxien Rainbows 8-1 in a match from the BOV Women’s First Division at the on Tuesday.

The Paolites forged ahead after just 23 seconds through Carabott. Dionne Tonna doubled the score on the 20th and another three goals by Ylenia Carabott put them five goals ahead before Francesca Chircop scored a sixth goal five minutes from the end of the first half. Francesca Cauchi pulled one back for Tarxien on 56 minutes – the first goal for the Rainbows in the top division – but two goals by Carabott on 66 and 80 minutes sealed the issue for Hibernians.

TARXIEN Dorienne Grech (Amy Plupton 78’), Roxanne Busuttil (Antionette Vella 46’), Cheryl Cachia, Elise Abela (Alessia Abela 46’), Kristine Camilleri, Chantel Spiteri, Maria Mizzi, Kim Magro (Michelle Camilleri 80’), Francesca Cauchi, Yolanda Meyer, Naomi Camilleri
Coach: Leslie Camilleri.
HIBS Keoney Demicoli, Charlene Zammit, Rosalie Cauchi (Sherianne Zammit 75’), Marieclaire Vella, Dionne Tonna, Gaby Tonna (Michaela Camilleri 46’), Francesca Chircop, Corissa Vella white (Rodianne Borg 46’), Ylenia Carabott, Ruth Steer Chetham, Rebecca Vella (Nicole Borg 46’).
Coach: Jose Borg
Referee: Sergio Gambuzza
Scorers: Ylenia Carabott 1’ 25’ 30’ 35’ 66’ 80’, Dionne Tonna 20’, Francesca Chircop 40’ (H), Francesca Cauchi 56’ (T).

At the Charles Abela Stadium, Mosta struggled much more than expected to beat Gozo 2-0.

The Gozitans controlled their opponents well during the first half but Mosta finally managed to break the deadlock on 65 minutes thanks to Dorianne Theuma. Deep into stoppage time, Rachel Nolan doubled the score for the Blues.

MOSTA Sharon Costantino, Rebecca D’Agostino, Catherine Camilleri, Dorianne Theuma, Nicole Buttigieg, Natasha Pace, Oriana Bedingfield (Charlene Cassia 83’), Karen Lia, AnneMarie Muscat (Yanika Fenech 44’), Shona Zammit, Rachel Nolan.
Coach: Kenneth Costantino
GOZO MaryAnn Mumford, Moddyann Refalo, Sarah Sultana (Michelle Pace 70’), Michelle Zuber, Ann Marie Said, Melania Bajada, Felicienne Mercieca, Emma Xuereb, Julia Vella, Tracy Theuma, Rita Azzopardi.
Coach: William Ganet
Referee: Gordon Barbara
Scorers: Dorianne Theuma 65’, Rachel Nolan 90’+3’.

After scoring eight in the previous game, Birkirkara scored another five goals in a comfortable win over Mgarr United at the Mgarr Ground.

The Stripes were a superior side but the Mgarr rear-guard led by goalkeeper M’Claire Tabone did their best to limit the damages. Martina Cilia put Birkirkara ahead on the 20th and three minutes later, Gabriella Zahra doubled the score. Rachel Cuschieri made it 3-0 eight minutes from the end of the first half. Cuschieri increased the lead on 65 minutes and Zahra added another ten minutes from time. Birkirkara were also unlucky to hit the posts twice.

MGARR M’Claire Tabone, Chantelle Bezzina, Maria Mamo, Abigail Camilleri, Alice Stanton, Antionette Sammut, Brenda Borg, Melanie Vella, Daniela Ebejer, Debbie Pisani, Maria Mizzi.
Coach: Ray Vella
B’KARA Janice Xuereb, Isabelle Mazzitelli, Kim Parnis (Chantal Fenech 51’), Maryrose Cardona, Rosanne Xerri (Simone Buttigieg 62’), Martina Cilia, Stephania Farrugia, Gabriella Zahra, Rachel Cuschieri, Raina Giusti (Kelly Agius Pace 75’).
Coach: Johann Scicluna
Referee: Sandro Spiteri
Scorers: Martina Cilia 20’, Gabriella Zahra 23’, 80’, Rachel Cuschieri 37’, 65’.

Pembroke Athleta claimed another three important points in a 2-0 win over Hamrun Spartans at the Pembroke Ground.

Hamrun defended well especially during the first half and after the break, they were less cautious and tried to attack with the best opportunity falling at the feet of Amanda Atkins with a direct freekick. Martina Borg hit the posts twice for Pembroke, who had the lion’s share in ball possession, until they finally managed to break the deadlock through Amber Grech on 75 minutes. Three minutes later, Leanne Micallef sealed the issue with a second goal for Ricky Pace’s side.

PEMBROKE RoseMarie Baldicchino, Sarah Caruana (Sonia Schembri 57’), Sarah Cassar Dymond (Ilenia Navarro 86’), Charlene Leonardi, Amber Grech, Leanne Micallef, Cassandra Camilleri, Darya Attard (Thresa Scicluna 46’), Ottilia Debattista (Nicole Vermeulen 81’), Martina Borg, Monique Sultana.
Coach: Rikky Pace
HAMRUN Karen Camilleri, Zuleika Azzopardi, Sabrina Parnis, Kimberly Micallef, Amanda Muscat, Tania Vella (Raissa Grixti 32’) (Nikita Agius 85’), Amanda Atkins, Nicole Cutajar, Lilian Cremona, Nikita Hili, Amanda Buhagiar.
Coach: Sean Scicluna
Referee: Philip Farrugia
Scorers: Amber Grech 75’, Leanne Micallef 78’.

Meanwhile in the BOV Women’s Second Division, leaders Raiders (Luxol) maintained a perfect record with a 3-0 win over second-placed Kirkop United at the Zebbug Ground.

Davinia Pomroy gave Raiders an early lead and Nora Agliano doubled the score on 21 minutes. Kirkop missed a penalty through Krystle Attard on 62 minutes but they managed to reduce the arrears thanks to a goal by Rodienne Zerafa on 76 minutes.

KIRKOP Stefania Ruggier, Angele Farrugia, Donnalise Xerri (Emma Moore 31’), Roxanne Galea, Sarah Cassar (Dorianne Bonello 70’), Sarah Busuttil (Martina Bonello 55’), Krystle Attard, Stacie Caruana, Alessia Caschetto, Alexia Baldacchino (Elaine Bonnici 62’), Tara Attard.
Coach: Vince Galea
RAIDERS Sonia Farrugia, Faith Spiteri, Alison Patiniott, Francesca Gatt, Nadine Agius (Andy Zammit 65’), Amanda Mifsud (Kathleen Mangion 55’), Nora Agliano, Rodienne Zerafa (Angie Farrugia 85’), Threse Briffa, Nicole Micallef, Davinia Pomroy, Damaris Cuschieri Valentine 57’).
Coach: Mimmo Vella
Referee: Stefan Pace
Scorers: Davinia Pomroy 5’, Nora Agliano 21’, Rodienne Zerafa 76’.

On the other hand, St. Venera Yellow Blues registered their first win as they beat Lija / Iklin 2-0 at the Charles Abela Stadium.

Christine Dalli put St. Venera ahead on 27 minutes and Emily Pace doubled the score on the 85th after having a penalty neutralised by Lija/Iklin goalkeeper Fiona Ellul Bonici earlier in the game.

LIJA/IKLIN Fiona Ellul Bonici, Lorraine Abela, Sharon Cassar (Raisa Abela 86’), Mariella Chetcuti (Elaine Scicluna Lewis 88’), Claire Vella, Rachelle Cassar, Francesca Bartolo, Nadia Micallef, Morgan Carabott (Karen Xuereb 86’), Esther Schembri (Natasha Gauci 73’), April Tinio (Trudy Pullicino 62’).
Coach: Raymond Formosa
ST. VENERA Rodene Ghirxi, Chantelle Azzopardi, Doreen Saliba (Chanise Buttigieg 51’), Leonora Casigna, Anna Marie Grima, Christine Dalli, Daniela Farrugia (Audrey Ann Attard 73’), Nathalie Grima, Laura Caruana, Orianne Cassar, Emily Pace.
Coach: Joe Carbonaro
Referee: Alex Johnson
Scorers: Christine Dalli 27’, Emily Pace 85’.