BOV Women's Division 1: Mosta, B'Kara and Hibs register wins

Leaders Mosta claimed another three important points as they beat Pembroke Athleta 3-0 at the Charles Abela Stadium. Mosta stay two points ahead of champions Birkirkara and three ahead of Hibernians.

Dorianne Theuma concluded a solo effort on the 14th minute to put Birkirkara ahead. Rachel Nolan doubled the score on 41 minutes and Nicole Buttigieg sealed the issue with a third goal on 71 minutes.

MOSTA Sharon Costantino, Nicole Buttigieg, Catherine Camilleri (Rebecca Chircop 63’), Charlene Cassia, Rebecca D’Agostino, Yanika Fenech, Jade Flask, AnneMarie Muscat, Rachel Nolan (Karen Lia 57’), Natasha Pace, Dorianne Theuma (Rachel Mifsud 73’).
Coach: Kenneth Costantino.
PEMBROKE RoseMarie Baldacchino, Sarah Caruana (Darya Attard 84’), Sarah Cassar Dymond, Annabelle Rapa (Janelle Galea 87’), Monique Sultana, Sonia Schembri, Amber Grech, Leanne Micallef (Ilenia Navorro 73’), Cassandra Camilleri, Martina Borg, Ottilia Debattista (Nicole Vermuelen 84’).
Coach: Rikky Pace.
Referee: Jurgen Spiteri
Scorers: Dorianne Theuma 14’, Rachel Nolan 41’, Nicole Buttigieg 71’

Mgarr United defeated Hamrun Spartans 6-0 at the Mgarr Ground.

Alice Stanton scored three goals in the first twenty minutes to give Mgarr a comfortable lead with goals on the 3rd, 10th and 20th. Daniela Ebejer made it 4-0 on the 35th before Alice Stanton added another five minutes from half-time. Five minutes from time, Antoinette Sammut sealed the issue with a sixth goal.

MGARR Ruth Debono, Marianna Vella (LeeAnne Wood 70’), Daniela Ebejer, Antoinette Sammut, Jasmine Vella Turner, Maria Mizzi, Alice Stanton (Luana Vella 80’), Claudette Xuereb, Brenda Borg, Abigail Camilleri, Chantelle Bezzina (Debbie Pisani 53’).
Coach: Ray Vella
HAMRUN Christine Galea, Zuleika Azzopardi, Chantelle Muscat, Shaya Ciantar, Nicole Cutajar, Amanda Buhagiar, Kimberly Micallef, Nikita Agius, Christabelle Bonello,
Shana Ciantar, Donna Agius.
COACH: Sean Scicluna
Referee: Elvio Degabriele
Scorers: Alice Stanton 3’, 10, 20’, 40’, Daniela Ebejer 35’, Antionette Sammut 85’

Champions Birkirkara beat Tarxien Rainbows 4-1 at the Tarxien Ground.

The Stripes dominated for long stretches, taking the lead through Maryrose Cardona on the 17th. Raina Giusti doubled the score one minute in the second half but Francesca Cauchi pulled one back for the Rainbows on 77 minutes after Birkirkara had Alishia Sultana sent off. However goals by Stephania Farrugia on 78 minutes and Raina Giusti on 87 minutes sealed victory for Birkirkara.

TARXIEN Dorienne Grech, Elise Abela, Cheryl Cachia, Antionette Vella (Maria Mizzi 46’), Janice Zahra, Kristine Camilleri (Naomi Camilleri 70’), Roxanne Busuttil, Diane Bonello, Yolanda Meyer, Kim Magro, Francesca Cauchi.
Coach: Norbert Bugeja
B’KARA Nina Dimech, Charlene Schembri, Stephania Farrugia, Yasmine Vella, Maryrose Cardona (Kelly Groves 65’), Gabriella Zahra, Kim Parnis (Simone Buttigieg 58’), Isabelle Mazzitelli (Kim Simler 87’), Raina Giusti, Alishia Sultana, Kelly Agius Pace (Sacha Camilleri 55’).
Coach: Johann Scicluna
Scorers: Maryrose Cardona 17’, Raina Giusti 46’ (B), Francesca Cauchi 77’ (T), Stephania Farrugia 78’, Raina Giusti 87’ (B)

On Sunday, Hibernians defeated Gozo 2-0 at the Sannat Ground.

The Paolites were a better side throughout the ninety minutes, scoring one in each half. Dionne Tonna put them ahead on 28 minutes and Ylenia Carabott doubled the score seventeen minutes in the second half.

GOZO MaryAnn Mumford, Michelle Zuber, Rita Azzopardi, Moddyann Refalo, AnnMarie Said, Melania Bajada, Felicienne Mercieca, Julia Vella, Rebecca Bajada, Tracy Teuma, Emma Xuereb.
Coach: Melania Bajada
HIBS Keoney Demicoli, Claire Sciberras, Maria Azzopardi, Rosalie Cauchi, Sherianne Zammit, Dionne Tonna, Charlene Zammit (Gaby Tonna 80’), Eleonora Agliano, Ruth Steer Chetman (Francesca Chircop 52’), Ylenia Carabot, Corissa Vella White (Rebecca Vella 62’)
Coach: Jose Borg.
Scorers: Dionne Tonna 28’, Ylenia Carabott 62’

Meanwhile BOV Women’s Second Division leaders Raiders (Luxol) beat Vittoriosa Stars 4-0 at the Luxol Stadium.

After a quiet start, Mimmo Vella’s side managed to break the deadlock on 33 minutes through Rodienne Zerafa. After the break, Raiders showed greater determination scoring three goals between the 73rd and 78th minute thanks to Rodienne Zerafa on 73 and 75 minutes and Davinia Pomroy on 78 minutes.

At the Zebbug Ground, Kirkop United beat St. Venera Yellow Blues 3-2 in a clash between two teams challenging for promotion.

Martina Bonello put Kirkop ahead on the 10th minute. Yanika Debono levelled matters three minutes from the end of the first half and ten minutes after the break, Orianne Cassar made it 2-1. Stacie Caruana was sent off for Kirkop but still, Martina Bonello levelled matters on 65 minutes and Alessia Caschetto notched the winner on the 79th.

ST. VENERA Rodene Ghirxi, Chantelle Azzopardi, Yanika Debono, Anna Maria Vella, Annelise Abela, Orianne Cassar, Daniela Farrugia (Leonora Casingena 83’), Brenda Borg (Audrey Ann Attard 85’), Nathalie Grima, Laura Caruana, Emily Pace.
Coach: Joe Carbonaro.
KIRKOP Stefania Ruggier, Donnalise Xerri, Roxanne Galea, Sarah Cassar, Krystle Attard, Stacie Caruana, Alessia Caschetto (Celine Galea 90’), Alexia Baldacchino, Martina Bonello (Elaine Bonnici 80’), Tara Attard, Rachel Caruana (Angele Farrugia 46’).
Coach: Vince Galea.
Referee: Keith Buhagiar
Scorers: Martina Bonello (10’, 65’), Alessia Caschetto 79’ (K), Yanika Debono 42’, Orianne Cassar 55’ (S)