St George’s captured the national women’s beach soccer title in thrilling fashion, overcoming Swieqi United 4-3 on penalties after a tightly contested final that saw Edera Marmara’s late free kick force extra time and a dramatic shootout. Meanwhile, Sliema Beach Soccer were crowned men’s national champions following a pulsating 7-6 victory over Ħamrun Spartans, with both teams delivering a back-and-forth contest that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
St George’s Crowned Women’s Beach Soccer Champions
St George’s have claimed the national women’s beach soccer championship title after a heart-stopping 4-3 victory over Swieqi United in a dramatic final decided by a penalty shootout at Pretty Bay, Birżebbuġa.
The match was a tightly contested tactical battle, with both defences dominating proceedings and limiting clear-cut opportunities for the forwards. After a goalless first half, Swieqi United broke the deadlock when Michela Felice capitalised on a defensive error to slot past St George’s goalkeeper Filothey Fey.
Swieqi looked set to clinch the trophy, but St George’s refused to surrender. In a dramatic late twist, Edera Marmara expertly converted a free kick to level the scores. Extra time failed to produce a winner, leaving the outcome to be decided by penalties.
St George’s held their nerve in the shootout, with Kirsty Paris, Shakira Bugeja, and Cherise Zammit all converting their spot-kicks. Despite misses from Marmara and Jeanelle Falzon, their side prevailed. Swieqi’s Samantha Zarb and Amy Abdilla found the net, but Krista Montfort, Mari Oliveira, and Michela Felice were denied, sealing the victory for St George’s.
At the end of the match, Malta Beach Soccer Association president Mauro Camilleri Darmanin presented the championship trophy to St George’s captain Shakira Bugeja.
Sliema Beach Soccer Crowned National Champions After Thrilling Final
Sliema Beach Soccer have been crowned Maltese National Beach Soccer Champions after a pulsating 7-6 victory over Ħamrun Spartans in an electrifying final at Pretty Bay, Birżebbuġa.
The match captivated the large crowd from start to finish. Sliema dominated the early exchanges, racing to a 3-0 lead. Ħamrun responded with determination in the second half, steadily reducing the deficit and keeping the contest alive despite trailing for long periods.
Sliema’s clinical finishing proved decisive, as the Blues exploited defensive errors and made the most of their chances. Captain Matthew Agius, Saturday Nanapere, and Vincenzo Margiotta each scored twice, while an own goal by Chris Baker further boosted Sliema’s tally.
Ħamrun remained in contention thanks to a brace from Daniel Zerafa, with additional goals from Lee Joe Schembri, Tobi Hakiti, Nezar Abouaisha, and Chris Baker. The match remained fiercely competitive until the final whistle.
At the end of the match, Malta Beach Soccer Association president Mauro Camilleri presented the championship trophy to Sliema captain Matthew Agius. The match was officiated by referees Andrea Naudi and Igor Kankaras.
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