The Alajo Astro Turf was excited today as Epiphany Warriors faced off against Police Ladies in a captivating Malta Guinness Women’s Premier League match. Fans filled the stands in anticipation of a high-energy game, and both teams delivered an electrifying performance in the first half, even though it ended goalless.
Speaking after the match, Gifty Ayew Asare, Assistant Coach of Epiphany Warriors and National Women U’18 Assistant Coach, shared her thoughts:
“Both teams created great opportunities in the first half, and it was a tightly contested battle. Everyone is giving their all, and you can feel the passion on the field. While we couldn’t find the net yet, the game is wide open for the second half.”
The Warriors started the match with determination, controlling possession, and applying high pressure. Their quick passes and intelligent movement constantly challenged Police Ladies. Despite this, the Police Ladies, renowned for their resilience, remained steadfast in defense, demonstrating solid organization and preventing the Warriors from creating clear scoring opportunities.
During their counterattacks, Police Ladies consistently threatened, advancing with remarkable speed and accuracy. Their forwards relentlessly challenged the Warriors’ defense, but the defenders and goalkeeper were determined to preserve the deadlock.
The first half concluded with a 0-0 score, yet the match was far from boring. The league’s competitive spirit was evident, providing fans with an engaging and strategic spectacle.
Coach Gifty praised the energy on the pitch:
“The players are showing incredible effort and discipline—it’s inspiring to watch. This is what the Malta Guinness Women’s Premier League is all about: passion, teamwork, and high-level competition. I’m confident the second half will be even more exciting.”
Coach Gifty Ayew Asare also gave a special shoutout to the Warriors’ goalkeeper, Safiatu, whose outstanding performance between the posts earned her the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award for the game:
“Our goalkeeper, Safiatu, did a great job today and was instrumental in keeping us in the game. She truly deserved the MVP award—it was well-earned.
As the teams return to the pitch for the second half, anticipation builds around who will seize the opportunity to score. Will Epiphany Warriors turn their control into goals, or will Police Ladies capitalize on their counterattacks? Ultimately, the match concluded without any goals.
League Points
The Police Ladies are currently leading the Southern zone with 18 points, the Hasaacas Ladies with 18 points, and the Epiphany Warriors are in third place with 17 points.
