Neptunes prevail against Sirens

Marsaxlokk SC 8 Marsascala Solid Base 23

(1-8), (2-3), (1-5), (3-7)

In a one sided encounter from the start, Marsascala Solid Base thrashed a rather pathetic Marsaxlokk side winning by the gigantic score of 23-8 which showed the gulf between the two teams.

Marsascala as usual had their two Hungarians, Botond and Koralji on top form, netting 11 goals between them while Marsaxlokk had a star player in David Pace Lupi who scored no less than six times.

Marsaxlokk SC: Camilleri N, Decker A (2), Calleja R, Pace Lupi D (6), Paris M, Hyzler K, Vang C, Grech K, Pisani E, Gambin C, Camilleri T, Grima M, Chetcuti Bonavia C

Marsascala Solid Base: Sciortino R, Cutajar JC (1), Botond S (5), Koralji M (6), Borg Spiteri M (1), Grixti L, Licari J (2), Cremona J (2), Micallef S (2), Agius T (2), Attard R, Pace G (1), Bonnici J

Referees: Giordano P, Angileri M

Otters Nivea 12 Ta’ Xbiex Mermaids Paradise 11

(4-3), (3-2), (3-3), (2-3)

In a balanced match, Otters Nivea prevailed against Ta’ Xbiex although not without controversy as the Marsalforn based team fielded no less than four foreign players on their team sheet. The first two sessions saw Otters win by a single goal while the third session ended all square 3-3.

Ta’ Xbiex equalized temporarily in the final session but some good defensive work by Otters saw them hang on to a 12-11 victory with Gyrovath and Baco the top scorers of both teams respectively.

Otters Nivea: Sciberras A, Attard G, Martin C (1), Zolhar R (5), Saliba C, Scicluna K, Mizzi K, Baco K (3), Schembri D, Rusz B (1), Arrigo A, Zammit O (1), Grima Scott K (1)

Ta’ Xbiex Mermaids Paradise: Xuereb A, Cachia S (1), Caruana D (1), Farrugia A, Tabone J, Bonello E, Gabriel D (3), Galea A, Azzopardi I, Spiteri M, Gyrovath T (6)

Referees: Licari S, Spiteri R

Sirens Ritter Sports 6 Neptunes Emirates 12

(1-2), (2-5), (2-4), (1-1)

What initially seemed to be a balanced encounter turned out into a rout for Neptunes who administered Sirens’ challenge through the able marshalling of their returned centre Vujhsinoc. In fact the first two sessions were won by Neptunes 2-1 and 5-2 although some controversial refereeing at the end raised some ripples amongst the crowd.

Neptunes also won the third session 4-2 as Sirens began to tire. The final session was a mere formality as Neptunes simply administered their advantage to register their fourth victory and keep up the challenge for the title race.

Sirens Ritter Sports: Sammut J, Attard A, Caruana L, Borg P (1), Spiteri Staines J, Mock R, Varga T, Cutajar D (1), Borg J, Zammit C, Vasovic Y (2), Zammit D, Mercieca C (2)

Neptunes Emirates: Gouder N, Lanzon N (2), Lanzon B, Stellini M, Camilleri D, Vujhisonic V (1), Camilleri S (4), Camilleri J, Buhagiar B, Gravina S (1), Mizzi Z, Molnar T (4), Pisani M

Referees: Balzan P, Alessandro S