Neptunes Edge Sliema in Thrilling U16 Top-of-the-Table Clash

Neptunes maintained their place at the top of the U16 standings after edging rivals Sliema 10–9 in a fiercely contested direct encounter between the league’s two leading sides.

The match lived up to expectations, with both teams showing intensity, discipline and quality throughout four tightly fought sessions. Neptunes managed to hold a slender advantage for most of the game, but Sliema remained within touching distance and pushed hard in the closing stages to try and snatch a result.

Strong defensive phases and clinical finishing proved decisive for Neptunes, who kept their composure under pressure in the final minutes to secure an important victory. The narrow scoreline reflected the balance between the two teams and highlighted why they have set the pace this season.

Following this result, Neptunes remain top of the table with 18 points, while Sliema stay close behind on 15 points, keeping the title race very much alive as the championship progresses.

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