Malta Handball Association – Week 5 Results | Saturday, 31 October 2026

Week 5 of the Malta Handball Association’s 2026/27 league competitions delivered another exciting round of action on Saturday, 31 October, with four matches played across the youth and senior categories.

Close encounters in both the Men’s Premier League and U17 Boys’ League highlighted an eventful weekend, while the senior league standings remain finely balanced, with three teams level on points at the top of both the men’s and women’s competitions.

Kavallieri enjoyed a particularly successful weekend, claiming three victories across the U17 Boys’ League, Women’s Premier League and Men’s Premier League, while Phoenix also registered an impressive win in the youth competition.

Women’s Premier League: Phoenix Zen to Go 28–34 Kavallieri

In the Women’s Premier League, Kavallieri secured an important 34–28 victory over Phoenix Zen to Go in an entertaining encounter.

Kavallieri established a six-goal advantage in the opening half, taking a 20–14 lead into the interval. Phoenix responded with a more balanced performance after the break, matching Kavallieri goal for goal as both sides scored 14 times in the second half. However, the first-half deficit proved too much to overturn, allowing Kavallieri to secure the victory.

Kavallieri’s attacking effort was led by *Emma Pecorella, who finished as the team’s top scorer with eight goals. *Cleide de Paula da Silva contributed six goals, while Raquelle Ciantar and Karen Zammit added five apiece.

For Phoenix Zen to Go, Irena Drugovic led the scoring with nine goals, while Elizabeth Schiavone contributed eight.

Raquelle Ciantar received the local Most Valuable Player (MVP) recognition, while Irena Drugovic was named foreign MVP.

The victory was an important result for Kavallieri, adding further intensity to an already competitive Women’s Premier League campaign.

Men’s Premier League: La Salle Leapmotor 26–28 Kavallieri

The Men’s Premier League produced one of the closest encounters of the weekend, with Kavallieri narrowly defeating La Salle Leapmotor 28–26.

Kavallieri established an 18–10 lead by half-time, putting themselves in a strong position heading into the second period. However, La Salle mounted a determined comeback, outscoring their opponents 16–10 in the second half and reducing the deficit to just two goals.

Despite the pressure, Kavallieri managed to preserve their advantage and secure a hard-fought victory.

Felipe Matsumoto Vicente delivered a standout performance for Kavallieri, scoring 14 goals and accounting for half of his team’s total. He was also named the foreign MVP.

Liam Harrison contributed three goals and was awarded the local MVP recognition.

For La Salle Leapmotor, Neil Gruppetta led the scoring with six goals, while Mohamed Youssef added four.

The contest demonstrated La Salle’s resilience in the second half, although Kavallieri’s strong first-half showing ultimately proved enough to secure the result.

U17 Boys’ League: Shooting Stars 30–31 Kavallieri

The U17 Boys’ League provided another thrilling encounter, as Kavallieri edged Shooting Stars 31–30 in the narrowest victory margin of the weekend.

With just one goal separating the two sides at the final whistle, the encounter highlighted the competitive nature of the youth league and the determination of both teams.

The result completed an impressive afternoon for Kavallieri, who emerged victorious across all three of their fixtures.

U17 Boys’ League: Phoenix 38–27 La Salle

In the other U17 Boys’ League fixture, Phoenix recorded a convincing 38–27 victory over La Salle.

The 11-goal winning margin underlined a strong attacking performance from Phoenix, who secured a positive result in their youth league campaign.

The encounter rounded off a weekend which showcased both close contests and commanding performances across the different competitions.

Senior Premier League Standings Remain Wide Open

Following Week 5, the standings in both the Men’s and Women’s Premier Leagues underline just how competitive the new season is shaping up to be.

In the Men’s Premier League, Phoenix Gasan Mamo, La Salle Leapmotor and Kavallieri are all level on two points after two matches, with each team having registered one victory and one defeat. Phoenix currently occupy first place on goal difference, followed by La Salle and Kavallieri.

A similar situation has developed in the Women’s Premier League, where La Salle Metalco, Kavallieri and Phoenix Zen to Go are also tied on two points apiece after two matches. La Salle lead the standings on goal difference, with Kavallieri second and Phoenix third.

With no team having established a clear points advantage in either senior competition, the opening rounds have set the stage for an intriguing battle as the season progresses.

Kavallieri’s victories this weekend have added a further dimension to the title races, demonstrating how quickly the standings can change and how important each result could prove as the campaign unfolds.

The Malta Handball Association looks forward to another exciting round of fixtures as teams continue their campaigns, with the closely contested standings promising plenty more competitive handball in the weeks ahead.

Photos by: Parents of Shooting Starts players, Nicole Muscat and Eva Xuereb.