Malta FA Futsal League kicks-off

The new futsal season kicked-off on a positive note for Luxol St Andrews, Swieqi United, Tarxien Rainbows and University of Malta Students Futsal Team. 

Former Mriehel ESS and now Birkirkara FC Futsal found life difficult against Luxol St. Andrews, losing 1-7. During the first half Luxol were leading with the goals scored by Celino Alves and Gerge Frendo. In the second half, Luxol added two more goals through Celino Alves and a goal apiece for Maicon Da Silva Gaiewski, Zvezdan Vukovic and debutant Daniel Mifsud. Birkirkara scored their consolation goal through player coach Eslam Khalifa.

Swieqi United acquired their first three points, beating Pieta Hotspurs 6-2. Tarxien Rainbows defeated Luxol U19 in the latter team’s debut with a 7-1 score. In the academic derby between UM Futsal Academy and University of Malta Students Futsal Team, the latter won 9-1.

Photo: Copyright © Joe Borg

Fixtures:

Monday 8  20:15 Luxol St. Andrews vs University of Malta Students Futsal Team (Corradino Pavillion)

Tuesday 9  20:15 Swieqi United vs Birkirkara (Corradino Pavillion)

Thursday 11  20:15 Pietà Hotspurs FC vs Tarxien Rainbows (Corradino Pavillion)

Friday 12  20:15 Luxol St. Andrews U19 vs Valletta (Corradino Pavillion)

Friday 12  20:45 Swieqi United U21 vs UM Futsal Academy (National Sport School)