Sirens Stun Sliema 17-13 to Secure Play-Off Semifinal Victory
Sirens Build Fitness booked their spot in the next stage of the BOV Summer League Play-Offs with an impressive 17-13 victory over Sliema Nexawin in the Premier Division semifinal. The high-octane encounter on August 5, 2026, saw Sirens pull away in the middle quarters, anchored by an extraordinary individual scoring masterclass.
Mid-Game Surge Decides the Tie
The contest started at a frantic pace, with Sliema taking a narrow 4-3 lead at the end of the opening quarter. However, Sirens quickly recalibrated their tactics in the second period, outscoring Sliema 6-4 to take a slim 9-8 advantage into the halftime break.
The definitive blow came during the third quarter. Sirens suffocated Sliema’s attack with a rigid defensive press, limiting them to just a single goal while converting five of their own. This dominant 5-1 third-session run handed Sirens a commanding 14-9 lead heading into the final frame, allowing them to comfortably manage the remaining minutes despite a late 4-3 scoring push from Sliema.
Daniel Angyal Steals the Show
Sirens’ foreign signing Daniel Angyal put on an absolute clinical performance, netting a massive 8 goals to completely dismantle Sliema’s defensive schemes. Matthew Mifsud also played an essential supporting role with a hat-trick. On the other side, Sliema’s offensive efforts were spread across Benji Cachia and Elijah Schembri, who scored three goals apiece.
| Team / Quarter | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sliema Nexawin | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 13 |
| Sirens Build Fitness | 3 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 17 |
Scorers Breakdown
- Sirens Build Fitness: Daniel Angyal (8), Matthew Mifsud (3), Gabriel Pace (1), J. Zerafa Gregory (1), Mattias Ortoleva (1), Isiah Riolo (1), Matthew Sciberras (1), Gianni Farrugia (1).
- Sliema Nexawin: Benji Cachia (3), Elijah Schembri (3), Francesco Di Fulvio (2), Jayden Cutajar (2), Sam Engerer (2), Liam Galea (1).
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