Birkirkara secured a narrow victory over Hibernians to preserve their six-point lead at the top of the Assikura Women’s League.

Second-place Swieqi hit San Ġwann for six to keep their slim title hopes alive while Yulya Carella’s hat-trick inspired Mġarr United to a 5-0 win over Raiders Lija.

The Stripes opened a two-goal lead inside the first seven minutes of the game through Charlene Zammit and Stephania Farrugia.

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