Mġarr United maintained their perfect start to the Assikura Women’s League with a 2-1 victory over Hibernians, while Swieqi United registered an emphatic 7-0 win against San Ġwann and Valletta secured their first points of the campaign with a narrow victory over Birkirkara.

The latest round of fixtures saw Mġarr establish a three-point advantage at the top of the standings, having collected maximum points from their opening two matches.

Mġarr overcome Hibernians to maintain winning run

Mġarr United continued their impressive start to the season with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Hibernians, who had opened their campaign with a win against Swieqi United.

Alejandra Villegas gave Mġarr the lead after just 15 minutes, putting Ryan Vella’s side in control of the encounter.

Hibernians attempted to find a way back into the contest, but Mġarr doubled their advantage in the 82nd minute through Sylia Kabene, who struck against her former club.

The Paolites reduced the deficit in stoppage time on 92′ when Ivana Trbojevic found the net, but Mġarr held on to secure another important victory.

The result leaves Mġarr three points clear at the top of the standings, while Hibernians remain on three points ahead of their next encounter against Birkirkara on Friday.

Hibernians 1-2 Mġarr United

Scorers: Alejandra Villegas 15′, Sylia Kabene 82′ (Mġarr); Ivana Trbojevic 90+2′ (Hibernians).

Hibernians: M.Cachia; L. Sanchez, A. Galea, J. Dimech, N. Celeste, A. Ghio, J. Emerton, E. Koneva, A. Catania, I. Trbojevic, S. Papp. Coach: Martina Borg.

Mġarr United: G. D’Antuono; A. Said, A. Camilleri, A. Villegas, M. Debono, V. Mifsud, Y. Carella, C. Presley (V. Villegas 73’), S. Kabene, L. Cefai, Y. Mendez. Coach: Ryan Vella.

Yellow cards Hibs: 0 Mgarr United 0

Red Cards: Hibs 0 Mgarr United 0

Referee: Sara Kankaras.

Stark strikes as Valletta defeat ten-player Birkirkara

Valletta registered their first victory of the Assikura Women’s League campaign after overcoming Birkirkara 1-0 in a closely contested encounter.

Birkirkara suffered a significant setback in the 36th minute when Vanessa Marquez was sent off, leaving Michael Mangion’s side to play the remainder of the match with ten players.

Despite their numerical disadvantage, Birkirkara defended resolutely and managed to keep Valletta at bay until the 57th minute.

Lela Stark eventually broke the deadlock, scoring what proved to be the winning goal for Salvatore Mango’s side.

Valletta subsequently protected their slender advantage to claim all three points and open their account for the season.

The encounter also represented a personal milestone for Valletta’s Jade Schembri, who made her 200th appearance in senior domestic competitions.

Birkirkara remain on three points and will be seeking a return to winning ways when they meet Hibernians on Friday.

Valletta 1-0 Birkirkara

Scorer: Lela Stark 57′.

Referee: Sean Taliana Sammut.

Seven-goal Swieqi demolish San Ġwann

Swieqi United produced the most emphatic result of the round, overwhelming San Ġwann 7-0 to register their first victory of the campaign.

Dorianne Theuma’s side made an explosive start, with Sara Saliba opening the scoring in the ninth minute before Shona Zammit doubled their advantage just two minutes later.

Saliba completed her brace in the 42nd minute to give Swieqi a commanding three-goal advantage at the interval.

There was no respite for San Ġwann after the restart as Swieqi continued to dominate proceedings.

Jade Flask extended their lead in the 59th minute before Andela Kricak made it 5-0 eight minutes later.

Valentina Rapa added a sixth goal in the 84th minute, with substitute Moua Fallon completing the rout just a minute later.

The comprehensive victory provided Swieqi with an important response following their opening defeat against Hibernians.

The match also marked a significant achievement for Sarah Urpani, who made her 200th appearance in senior domestic competitions after coming on as a substitute.

Swieqi move onto three points and now face a potentially decisive early-season encounter against league leaders Mġarr United on Thursday.

San Ġwann 0-7 Swieqi United

Scorers: Sara Saliba 9′, 42′, Shona Zammit 11′, Jade Flask 59′, Andela Kricak 68′, Valentina Rapa 84′, Moua Fallon 85′.

San Ġwann: I. Heritage; A. Portelli, J. Galea, N. Attard, E. Borg, T. Muscat, M. Kasim, F. Al Girbi, S. Mifsud, J. Ibitayo, N. Addo. Coach: Denilson Borg.

Swieqi United: P. Araujo; V. Rapa, E. Micallef (Y. Attard 61’), J. Flask, S. Saliba (K. Fava 73’), J. Burke, S. Zammit, I. Farrugia (Czik E 46′), A. Kricak (M. Fallon 73’), N. Sciberras, M. Conti. Coach: Dorianne Theuma

Yellow Cards:

San Gwann: 1 Swieqi United: 1

Red cards:

San Gwann: 0 Swieqi United: 0

Referee: Adnan Guleli.

With Mġarr leading the standings on six points, the forthcoming fixtures could provide an early indication of how the title race will develop.

Swieqi will attempt to halt Mġarr’s winning start on Thursday, while Friday’s meeting between Hibernians and Birkirkara offers both sides an opportunity to strengthen their positions in the league table.