Ħamrun SC sit atop the National Beach Soccer Championship standings after securing victories in two key matches. Under coach Joel Winters, the team defeated Sliema Beach Soccer 6-3, with Nezar Abouaisha scoring twice and goals by Lee Joe Schembri, Faisal Alnakua, Antonello Demanuele, and Chris Baker.

Nigel Spiteri scored a brace for the Blues with Brandon Bray scoring the other goal.

In another match, Ħamrun edged out last season’s finalists La Playa de Arena 6-4. Chris Baker and Nezar Abouaisha again stood out with two goals each while Faisal Alnakua and Kyle Bartolo scored the other two goals. Despite a double by La Playa goalkeeper Jonathan Grech, Ħamrun maintained their momentum and now advance to the second round aiming to defend their title.