Tarxien Rainbows celebrate championship with a win

Birkirkara 0 – Tarxien Rainbows 4

Tarxien celebrated the MFA Women's U-19's League title with a comfortable 4-0 win over runners up Birkirkara in their final match at the Kirkop ground on Sunday. 

Kailey Willis scored 3 goals in the first half and Chloe Ann Ellul added another in the second to give the Rainbows something more to celebrate after mathematically clinching the title 2 weeks ago. Willis also topped the top scorer’s sheet with 29 goals and Tarxien’s defence was the best by far conceeding only 7 goals throughout the 13 matches. Tarxien also managed to remain unbeaten for the second time after doing so when they won the 2015/16 title.

The next target for the blues is the KO Trophy where they will meet Gozo in the semi finals on Tuesday 1stMay at 11am in Ghajsielem, Gozo.

Birkirkara: Bouzid Muscat Samira, Bonnici Emma, Cardona Mariah, Micallef Kaycee, Mifsud Veronique, Sultana Ilona, Tabone Shania, Urpani Sara (C), Zarb Samantha. Substitutes: Borg Nicole, Farrugia Kimberly, Sciberras Mariah. Coach: Kelly Agius Pace

Tarxien Rainbows: Caruana Mandy, Brincat Amber, Dimech Jessica, Ellul Chloe Ann (C), Psaila Ingrid, Schembri Jade, Sissons Elena, Theuma Lara, Willis Kailey. Substitutes: Agius Tammy, Borg Kimberly, Busuttil Amy, Cauchi Anastasia, Micallef Hermione. Coach: Louis Cutajar/Michaela Camilleri.

Earlier Sunday Mosta won section B though suffering a 5-1 defeat to Zebbug Rangers in their last outing.