Hosts Mellieha win fifth edition of Challenge Cup

mellieha-win-challenge-cup2013Four teams took in the fifth edition of the Mellieha Challenge Cup which was played on a league basis between the 20th August and the 26th of August at the Mellieha Ground. This competition was organised with the collaboration of the Mellieha Local Council.

Second Division sides Dingli Swallows, Mellieha SC and Pembroke Athleta, together with Mtarfa FC from the Third Division took part.

Dingli Swallows and Mellieha both won their first two matches and therefore the last game between the two teams had to determine the winner.

The Swallows defeated Pebroke Athleta 3-1 and Mtarfa 7-0 while Mellieha beat Mtarfa 4-0 and Pembroke 1-0. In the decisive match Mellieha beat Dingli 2-1. Pembroke defeated Mtarfa 2-1.