The Malta Guinness Women's Premier League returns this weekend at various league centers. Soccer Intellectuals will be at home to Samartex Ladies, hoping to claim their first victory of the season. Hasaacas Ladies will travel to the capital to play Halifax Queens as they look to pick up their second win. Here is what to expect for Matchday 4 in the Southern Zone.
Halifax Queens vs Hasaacas Ladies
Halifax Queens return to action, hoping to bounce back from their narrow 1-0 defeat to Oak Ladies away from home. With three points from their first three games, Halifax sits 9th on the league table, second from the bottom. The pressure is mounting, and this home fixture presents a crucial chance to revive their campaign. Hasaacas Ladies, on the other hand, come into the match after securing a 1-0 home win over LadyStrikers. The former champions currently sit 6th with 4 points, and although their start to the season hasn't been strong, they have defensive discipline and an improving attack. They will be looking to build momentum and push further up the table.
Army Ladies vs Oaks Ladies
League leaders Army Ladies will be at home as they welcome debutants Oaks Ladies to the Teshie Mats Park in what promises to be an exciting encounter. Army Ladies have been unstoppable this season, maintaining a perfect record with 9 points from three matches. Their impressive form and home advantage make them strong favorites heading into this fixture. Oaks Ladies, on the other hand, have shown great character in their debut campaign—winning one, drawing one, and losing one in their opening three matches. They will be aiming to challenge the dominant Army side and prove they can match the league's top contenders.
Epiphany Warriors vs Police Ladies
A crucial Matchday 4 clash sees Epiphany Warriors host Police Ladies as both teams seek consistency. Police Ladies come into this fixture with great experience and enthusiasm, giving them a slight edge in match sharpness. For Epiphany Warriors, it has been a mixed start. A loss on the opening day to the Army Ladies was followed by a morale-boosting victory where they scored against Soccer Intellectuals on Matchday 2. However, they are looking to rediscover their scoring touch after a goalless draw with Jonina Ladies last time out.
SOCCER INTELLECTUALS VS SAMATEX LADIES
Soccer Intellectuals will be seeking to end their 3-game winless streak as they host newcomers SAMATEX Ladies at the Senya District Assembly AstroTurf in their week four fixture. Soccer Intellectuals were mauled 4-0 by Jonina Ladies on the road in their season opener, lost at home to FC Epiphany Warriors, and were pipped at Mats Park by Police Ladies. The visitors, however, downed Cape Coast Ladystrikers in their debut Premier League game at Samreboi but subsequently lost to Halifax Ladies and Army Ladies. This will be the maiden meeting of the two sides in any competition, and the host is anticipated to fight fiercely to record their first win.
Cape Coast Ladystrikers VS Jonina Ladies
Cape Coast Ladystrikers return to the Jukwa Astro Turf in Matchday 4 of the Malta Guinness Women's Premier League this weekend. Strikers recorded their first victory after a 2-1 win over Oak Ladies at their new home. Their hard-fought victory over experienced gaffer Madam Mercy Tagoe-Quarcoo was a motivation to them, having moved to a fresh venue. Even though they lost their week 3 encounter on the road, they return with high hopes. Jonina Ladies, on the other hand, are currently 2nd on the log with 7 points, and after a drawn game against Epiphany Warriors, they anticipate salvaging at least a point on the road.
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