Positive performances from youngsters in Futsal League

Young players took centre-stage as the 2018-19 Malta FA Futsal League continued last week.  The Luxol U-19 side met Swieqi United U-21 at the National School of Sport, a game where both teams had the opportunity to showcase more of their upcoming talents. The Futsal League (Division One) match ended in a comprehensive 6-3 victory for Luxol. Kemo Jackson scoreda hat-trick and Nathan Cope grabbed a brace with the other goal coming from Jordan Kelly. Mark Muscat, Shaun Spiteri and Dylan Pace were on target for the Swieqi United youngsters. Meanwhile, the University of Malta Students Futsal Team endured a difficult week in the elite division as their 2-1 defeat against Swieqi United was followed by an 8-1 loss to Luxol. Champions Valletta resumed their league campaign with a straightforward 6-0 victory over Tarxien Rainbows, with the latter also losing their match against Birkirkara – 7-4. OTHER RESULTS Swieqi United vs University of Malta 2-1Birkirkara vs Tarxien Rainbows 7-4Luxol vs University of Malta 8-1Valletta vs Tarxien Rainbows 6-0 Standings (Elite)Valletta 42; Luxol 39; Swieqi United, Birkirkara 27; University of Malta, Tarxien Rainbows 15. Standings (First Division)Pietà Hotspurs 18; Swieqi United U21 12; Luxol U19 9 & UM Futsal Academy 3. THIS WEEK’S FIXTURES KNOCK-OUT MONDAY (TODAY)Pietà Hotspurs vs University of Malta (Corradino Sport Pavillion – 20.15) TUESDAYLuxol U19 vs Valletta (Corradino Sport Pavillion – 20.15) ELITE FUTSAL LEAGUETHURSDAYBirkirkara vs Swieqi United (Corradino Sport Pavillion – 20.15) FRIDAYValletta vs University of Malta (Corradino Sport Pavillion – 20.15) FUTSAL LEAGUE FRIDAYLuxol U19 vs UM Futsal Academy (National Sport School Pavillion, Pembroke – 20.45)