Maltese Abroad – Sassuolo’s Haley Bugeja returns to action as Teuma scores in Belgium

ITALY

Malta women’s international Rachel Cuschieri was in the starting formation for Lazio in their 2-0 defeat at the hands of Empoli in the Serie A Femminile.

Haley Bugeja, who is part of the Malta women’s national team, has returned to action after an absence of almost five months. In fact, Bugeja’s last appearance was in an international friendly match between Malta and Montenegro last June. The Sassuolo player was deployed in the second-half as the Neroverde lost 2-0 to Roma in the Serie A Femminile.

Martina Borg was in the starting formation for Roma Calcio Femminile as they lost 1-0 to Pro Sesto in the Serie B Femminile.

Malta women’s international Nicole Sciberras entered the second half for Tavagnacco in their 2-1 defeat to Pink Bari in the Serie B Femminile.

Malta women’s national team captain Emma Lipman played in Como Women’s 1-1 draw with Chievo Verona in the Serie B Femminile.

Malta U-19’s forward Kailey Willis played a part in Hellas Verona’s 4-1 win over Cittadella in the Primavera Femminile.

ENGLAND

Maria Farrugia was a second-half entry for Sunderland Ladies in their 1-0 victory away at Charlton Athletic in the FA Women’s Championship.

PORTUGAL

Malta defender Zach Muscat started for Casa Pia in their 1-1 draw against Feirense in the second-tier.

BELGIUM

Malta international midfielder Teddy Teuma scored from the penalty spot to hand RUSG a 2-0 victory away at Gent, as they remain leaders of the Belgian league.