Birżebbuġa and Marsaskala Fish & Fish booked their places in the semi-finals of the BOV Summer Knock-Out First Division after recording convincing victories over Ta’ Xbiex Amigos and Barracudas respectively.

Birżebbuġa produced a dominant display to defeat Ta’ Xbiex Amigos 26-11, taking control early before pulling away to secure a comprehensive victory.

After edging the opening quarter 4-2, Birżebbuġa strengthened their grip on the contest by winning the second period 8-2 to establish a commanding 12-4 half-time advantage. Ta’ Xbiex showed greater attacking intent after the interval, but Birżebbuġa continued to dictate proceedings, eventually sealing the win with a 6-1 final quarter.

Marko Radulovic led the winners with seven goals, while Jake Ciantar added four and Miguel Curmi contributed three. Nicholas Bugelli, Miguel Cassar, Max Aquilina and Rhys Bugelli each scored twice. Ta’ Xbiex’s main scorers were Roko Pelicari and Jan Culic with three goals apiece, while Shailon Cutajar added two.

Marsaskala Fish & Fish also secured their place in the last four after overcoming Barracudas 22-15 in another entertaining quarter-final.

Marsaskala established an early advantage by taking the opening session 5-3 before extending their lead with an 8-5 second quarter to move 13-8 ahead at half-time. Although Barracudas continued to battle throughout the second half, Marsaskala maintained control and comfortably saw out the contest.

Dimitrios Dimou starred for Marsaskala with seven goals, while Dean Ciantar and Jamie Pacemizzi each scored three. Jake Simpson, Matthew Soler and Thomas Camilleri all contributed two goals, with Thomas Fenech, Cjay Saliba and Philip Tabone also finding the net.

Barracudas were led by Marton Doczi, who scored eight of his side’s 15 goals. Liam Purshouse added two, while William Ruggier, J. Schemhri Young, Luca Schiavone, Giulio Massa and Hayden Brincat each scored once.

The victories send Birżebbuġa and Marsaskala Fish & Fish into the semi-finals, where they will continue their bid for the BOV Summer Knock-Out First Division title.