Three-way battle for top spot in Assikura Women’s League

Hibernians, Swieqi United and Mġarr United remain locked together at the top of the Assikura Women’s League standings after all three registered victories in their latest league encounters.

Hibernians produced an emphatic 8-0 victory over San Ġwann, with Szidonia Papp leading the scoring through a hat-trick.

Olivia Nazarko opened the scoring in the 52nd minute before Papp struck three times. Ivana Trbojevic and Jessica Maryanne Emmerton added two goals each to complete the rout.

Meanwhile, Swieqi United secured an important 2-0 victory over Valletta, courtesy of a second-half brace from Sara Saliba.

Saliba broke the deadlock on the hour mark before doubling her side's advantage in the 79th minute.

Mġarr United also maintained their impressive form with a 2-0 success against Birkirkara.

Sylvia Kabene opened the scoring in the 76th minute before Maia Melaine Debono sealed victory in the 90th minute.

Following five matches, Hibernians lead the standings on goal difference with 12 points, ahead of Swieqi United and Mġarr United, who also have 12 points.

Valletta occupy fourth place with six points, followed by Birkirkara on three, while San Ġwann remain bottom without a point.

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