Powerade Cup: Pietà Hotspurs defeat hosts

Victor Tedesco StadiumThe Powerade Cup continued on Wednesday with another two matches.

In Group 2, Zejtun Corinthians and Gudja United shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw. Glen Tanti put Zejtun ahead but Carlo Orlando was quick to level matters for Gudja.

In Group 1, Pietà Hotspurs registered a 3-2 win over hosts Hamrun Spartans. Ricardo Costa put the Hotspurs ahead on the 18th but five minutes later, Ayrton Micallef equalised. Raphael Alain Kooh Sohna restored the lead for Pietà on 32 minutes. Larson Mallia made it 3-1 on 73 minutes and one minute from time, Antonio Pignataro reduced the gap for Hamrun.

Meanwhile following a request by clubs, the tournament will resume on Tuesday September 3 as follows:
19:00 Hamrun Spartans vs Gzira United
21:00 Msida St. Joseph vs Gudja United.

The finals for 3th/4th place and 5th/6th place will be played on Thursday 5 at 21:00 and 19:00 respectively. The final is scheduled for Saturday 7, kick-off at 19:30.