Birżebbuġa delivered a powerful performance in the BOV Summer League First Division, defeating Otters Nivea with a decisive 23-12 victory. The match, held on July 25, 2026, showcased a high-scoring masterclass from the winning side.

Match Breakdown

Birżebbuġa established control early in the game, commanding a substantial 10-3 lead by the end of the first quarter. While Otters Nivea fought back with equal scoring output in the second period, Birżebbuġa pulled away execution-style in the second half of the match.

The quarterly partial scores highlights the progression:

• Quarter 1: Otters Nivea 3 – 10 Birżebbuġa
• Quarter 2: Otters Nivea 3 – 2 Birżebbuġa
• Quarter 3: Otters Nivea 2 – 6 Birżebbuġa
• Quarter 4: Otters Nivea 4 – 5 Birżebbuġa

Key Performers

The offensive display was anchored by standout players on both teams. For Birżebbuġa, Max Aquilina led the charge with a spectacular 8 goals, heavily supported by Mario Radulovic, who found the back of the net 6 times.

On the other side, Otters Nivea relied on the clinical finishing of Giorgio La Rosa, who scored an impressive 5 goals. Matthew Farrugia also delivered a strong performance, contributing 5 goals to their final tally.