Pivotal Moment in Futsal as Play‑Off Picture Takes Shape

The futsal season reached a crucial turning point this week, with the women’s competition confirming three play‑off contenders and the men’s league concluding its first phase in emphatic fashion.

In the women’s division, Luxol Sports Club Futsal Argus opened the latest round with a dominant 6–1 derby win over St. Andrew’s Futsal, inspired by a superb hat‑trick from Ruth Steer. Zero Sei Futsal strengthened their position at the top of the standings with a commanding 9–1 victory against Parr Mela Rockets Futsal, while St. George’s Futsal kept pace near the summit after a disciplined 3–1 triumph over Swieqi United Futsal LEC07.

The results leave Zero Sei leading on 22 points, followed by St. George’s on 17 and Luxol on 16. The final play‑off spot remains up for grabs, with Swieqi United, Parr Mela Rockets and St. Andrew’s all still mathematically in contention heading into the last two rounds.

In the men’s league, Luxol St. Andrew’s Futsal closed the opening phase with a resounding 14–2 win over Sliema Futsal Fort Fitness, driven by a five‑goal performance from Luke Gatt. The competition now splits into the Premier and Challenger leagues, setting the stage for an intense and decisive second phase.

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