APS Bank Men's National League

La Salle 20
Aloysians 28

In a thrilling match, Aloysians had the better of La Salle for the second time this season to secure their sixth national championship.

Both teams took to this game without some important players. Aloysians had to make do without prolific scorer Philip Mifsud and Andrew Meli and La Salle were missing Andrew Mifsud, last season's player of the year. Dimitar Milev, league top scorer last season, played despite not being fully fit.

The game had a balanced start with La Salle going two goals ahead after 10 minutes. Aloysians pieced together a 5-0 scoring run to seize the upperhand, taking a two-goal advantage until half-time.

By the halfway mark, both teams were playing well and the indications were that the result would remain undecided till the final whistle. It was not to be as a dreadful eight-minute spell saw La Salle giving up their hopes of a second consecutive title.

Following a tactical change in La Salle's defence, Aloysians took full advantage of the acres of space on court, surging six goals ahead thanks to the clinical finishing of Matthew Mamo.

La Salle tried hard to fight back but the game had already been lost for them.

Aloysians extended their lead to eight goals with two brilliant efforts by Roberto Ragonesi who scored nine goals during the game.

Andrew Said was La Salle's top scorer with five goals.

Player of the match: Matthew Mamo (Aloysians).

Standings: Aloysians 21, La Salle 18, Depiro 6, Kavallieri 3.

Women's League

La Salle 22
Aloysians 15

La Salle moved three points clear of title rivals and impending opponents Kavallieri after beating Aloysians.

It was a fine performance from La Salle who were clearly superior to their opponents, especially in the first half.

Brenda Camilleri notched all four goals for Aloysians in the first half while Louise Micallef, Yvonne Barry, Bernardette Vassallo and youngster Stephanie Caruana all found the net for La Salle.

In the second half, Aloysians tried to stage a comeback, but soon after they reduced the deficit, La Salle hit another five goals to seal the game.

Trailing La Salle 17-5, Aloysians fought hard to make the score more respectable, which they did by striking five goals without reply.

However, La Salle were the stronger team on the day and managed to control their advantage till the final whistle.

Camilleri was Aloysians' top scorer with 10 goals while Caruana and Vassallo netted six goals apiece for the winners.

Player of the match: Stephanie Caruana (La Salle).

Standings: La Salle 15, Kavallieri 12, Aloysians 6.