Women’s Knock-Out: Zurrieq surprise Pembroke

Second Division side Zurrieq eliminated Pembroke Athleta of Division 1 from the Women’s Knock-Out after defeating them 3-1 in the first round which was held on Tuesday.

The other First Division side registered identical 5-0 wins. Mosta beat Tarxien Rainbows, Hibernians defeated Hamrun Spartans while Gozo beat St. Venera Yellow Blues.

In other matches, Second Division champions Mgarr United defeated Naxxar Lions 9-0 while Melita beat Lija/Iklin 6-3.

In the quarter-finals, which will be held next Tuesday, Gozo take on Birkirkara, Hibernians face Melita, Zurrieq meet Mgarr United and Kirkop United play against Mosta.