Swieqi Phoenix Nium have won the first trophy of the season after defeating Birkirkara 3–0 in the John Bugeja Cup, organised by the Malta Volleyball Association.
The decisive match took place at the newly revamped Cottonera Sports Complex and saw Swieqi produce a strong yet controlled performance to secure the trophy without dropping a match throughout the entire competition.
Final Result
Swieqi Phoenix Nium 3–0 Birkirkara
- Set 1: 25–18
- Set 2: 25–20
- Set 3: 25–15
Swieqi established control from the opening set and maintained their momentum throughout the match. Their consistent performance allowed them to close out the match in straight sets and add another John Bugeja Cup victory to their books.
Under the guidance of Leonard Zammit Munro and Justin Montesin, Swieqi maintained their unbeaten record in the competition and secured the first silverware of the new season.
For Birkirkara, coached by Dalton Caruana, the competition provided an opportunity to introduce and give valuable playing time to a number of new players as the team continues preparations for the season ahead.
The John Bugeja Cup competition will officially conclude on Saturday, 3 October, when Paola Executive Security take on Flyers at 5:00pm.
The Malta Volleyball Association congratulates Swieqi Phoenix Nium on winning the John Bugeja Cup and on securing the first trophy of the season.
