Men’s futsal competitions heading for decisive stage

The men’s futsal competitions came through a crucial week after the key positions in the final play-offs were determined.

In the Challenger Futsal League, Sliema Futsal Fort Fitness registered a comfortable 5-1 win over Futsal Selection U17, with Brazilian Rodrigues Silva Leonardo scoring four goals.

Meanwhile, Santa Venera Lightnings Futsal and Futsal Selection U19 played out an entertaining 5-5 draw, with Noel Busuttil netting four goals for Santa Venera in a balanced and intense encounter.

In the Premier Futsal League, two games were played, and despite some matches still to be played, the teams that will feature in the playoffs have now been determined.

Marsaskala Futsal Legends secured a dominant 13-3 victory over Żejtun Corinthians Futsal.

The result meant that Żejtun will now compete in the Challenger League playoffs.

Karl Luke Schembri had an impressive game as he managed to score six goals.

In the other match, University of Malta Futsal defeated GZR Birzebbugia St Peter’s Futsal 5-1 to keep their hopes of finishing top alive. 

They now have the opportunity to force a decider for first place when they face Luxol St Andrews Futsal on March 20.

While the Premier League awaits its final match to confirm the standings, the Challenger League now moves into the playoff phase, where Santa Venera Lightnings Futsal face Futsal Selection U17 in the quarter-final, with the winner taking on Żejtun Corinthians Futsal in the semi-final, while the other semi-final will be contested between Futsal Selection U19 and Sliema Futsal Fort Fitness.