Hibernians and Mġarr United will contest this season’s Assikura Women’s Knock-Out final after claiming commanding victories in their respective semi-final ties.

Hibernians booked their place in a third consecutive final after defeating San Ġwann 3-0. Alexis Espitia opened the scoring on 29 minutes before second-half goals from Martina Borg (67) and Joelma Alves (73) sealed the win for the Paolites, who are now aiming to finally lift the trophy after back-to-back final defeats.

Meanwhile, Mġarr United produced a ruthless performance to dismantle Lija Athletic 8-0. Yanina Mendez gave Mġarr a dream start inside the first minute before a flurry of goals from Rebecca Bajada (15), Yulya Carella (18), Abigail Camilleri (21), Maria Hernandez (23, 71), Nell Zarb Cousin (24), and Valeria Villegas (34) wrapped up a dominant showing.

For Mġarr, this will be a golden opportunity to clinch their first major silverware in the women’s game, having shown consistent progress in recent seasons.

HIBERNIANS 0-0 SAN GWANN
Alexis Espitia 29′, Martina Borg 67′, Joelma Alves 73′.

Hibernians: E. Harrington (M. Muscat 76′); N. Geren, C. Ellul (Y. Attard 64′), A. Galea, A. Busuttil, M. Borg (S. Vella Barberi 68′), L. Ayres, N. Sciberras, I. Farrugia, A. Espitia, J. Alves (N. Celeste 76′).

San Ġwann: J. Caruana; N. Kobayashi, M. Schembri, N. Attard (K. Paris 85′), H. Russell (Y. Attard 76′), T. Chaimaa (K. Abela 85′), S. Gheiti (A. Rapa 67′), F. Al Girbi, K. Vella (T. Muscat 67′), J. Falzon, M. Kasim.

Referee: Darko Stankovic

MĠARR UNITED 8-0 LIJA ATHLETIC
Yanina Mendez 1′, Rebecca Bajada 15′, Yulya Carella 18′, Abigail Camilleri 21′, Maria Hernandez 23′ 72′, OG Nell Zarb Cousin 24′, Valeria Villegas 34′.

Mġarr United: P. Ebejer; A. Camilleri, M. Debono, Y. Carella, L. Cefai, V. Villegas E. Xuereb 46′), Y. Mendez, M. Hernandez, R. Bajada (M. Mizzi 46′), A. Villegas (K. Abela Sciberras 46′), A. Grech (A. Said 46′).

Lija Athletic: J. Zarb; N. Zarb Cousin, S. Caruana, S. Bugeja, E. Marmara (E. Lake 82′), K. Pantalleresco (K. Cachia 82′), E. Gonzalez, R. Mifsud (M. Ibrahim 76′), L. Micallef (C. Deguara 82′), L. Gonzalez, L. Calleja.

Referee: Kyle Cilia