Futsal: UM, Zero Sei march on

The final round of the year in Maltese futsal produced an exciting set of fixtures across both the men’s and women’s championships. These matches confirmed the dominance of University of Malta Futsal in the men’s league and Zero Sei Futsal in the women’s competition, with both sides ending the year at the top of the standings.

Men’s Championship

In the men’s league, Santa Venera Lightnings Futsal secured their first win of the season with an emphatic 8–2 victory over Futsal Selection U19, a match that was effectively settled in the first half as they opened up a four-goal advantage.

University of Malta Futsal continued their impressive run with a dominant 11–0 win against GŻR Birżebbuġa St. Peter’s Futsal, with Argentine player Cristian José Fernández stealing the spotlight after scoring five goals.

Luxol St. Andrews Futsal also remained unbeaten after recording a remarkable 17–4 win over Żejtun Corinthians Futsal WA, with Brazilian forward Ferreira finding the net five times.

In an important clash for league positions, Marsaskala Futsal Legends maintained second place thanks to a 9–3 victory over Sliema Futsal Fort Fitness, with Schembri scoring a hat-trick.

After Matchweek 7, the men’s standings see University of Malta Futsal leading the way with 18 points from 6 matches, followed by Marsaskala Futsal Legends on 15 points from 7 matches. Luxol St. Andrews Futsal and GŻR Birżebbuġa St. Peter’s Futsal are level on 12 points, having played 4 and 6 matches respectively. Żejtun Corinthians Futsal WA sit on 9 points from 6 matches, while Sliema Futsal Fort Fitness and Santa Venera Lightnings Futsal both have 4 points, from 5 and 6 matches respectively. At the bottom of the table are Futsal Selection U19 with 3 points from 6 matches and Futsal Selection U17, who remain without a point after 6 matches.  

Women’s Championship

In the women’s championship, Parn Mela Rockets Futsal collected their first point of the season after a superb comeback, recovering from a four-goal deficit against St. George’s Futsal to earn a 4–4 draw. Luxol Sports Club Futsal Argus continued their strong campaign with a 4–1 win over Swieqi United Futsal LECO7, consolidating second place in the standings. League leaders Zero Sei Futsal closed the year in style with a commanding 9–0 victory over St. Andrew’s Futsal, extending their unbeaten run.

Following Matchweek 6, the women’s standings are led by Zero Sei Futsal with 16 points, ahead of Luxol Sports Club Futsal Argus who have 13 points. St. George’s Futsal occupy third place with 11 points, while Swieqi United Futsal LECO7 follow on 7 points. St. Andrew’s Futsal sit on 3 points, and Parr Mela Rockets Futsal complete the standings with 1 point, with all teams having played six matches.