🏆 SWAN Super Cup Match Report

Sliema Wolves 2 – 2 Msida Saints (Msida Saints win 4–3 on penalties) Date: Monday, 14th September 2026 Kick-off: 20:30 Venue: Żebbuġ Ground Competition: SWAN Super Cup 2026/27 📌 Match Overview In a dramatic and closely contested SWAN Super Cup final at the Żebbuġ Ground, Msida Saints secured the trophy after defeating Sliema Wolves 4–3 in a penalty shootout following a 2–2 deadlock after extra time. Sliema Wolves took an early lead in the first half, but a strong comeback led by Yassine Bouslimi saw Msida Saints turn the game around in extra time. A late equalizer from Sliema's Shachi Kobayashi forced the match into penalties, where Msida held their nerve to claim victory. ⏱️ Match Summary First Half 20' — Goal! Esteban De Vries broke the deadlock to put Sliema Wolves 1–0 ahead. 22' — Msida’s Dylan Tanti received the first yellow card of the match. 36' — Sliema made an early tactical sub, replacing Zane Calleja with John William Pastrana. 42' & 45' — Tensions flared late in the half with yellow cards shown to Dylan Tanti (Msida), Ryan Tanti (Msida), and Toni Mamaj (Sliema). Half-Time Score: Sliema Wolves 1–0 Msida Saints. Second Half 59' — Goal! (Penalty) Msida Saints earned a penalty, which Yassine Bouslimi calmly converted to equalize at 1–1. 60' – 64' — Both teams shuffled their lineups with several substitutions to refresh their energy. Full-Time Score: Sliema Wolves 1–1 Msida Saints. Extra Time 76' — Goal! Yassine Bouslimi struck again, scoring his second of the night to give Msida Saints a 2–1 lead. He was booked shortly after during the celebrations. 83' — Goal! Sliema Wolves refused to go down without a fight. Shachi Kobayashi found the net following an assist from Yenti Renaud De to make it 2–2. 85' — Juan Vella (Msida) picked up a late yellow card. Extra-Time Score: Sliema Wolves 2–2 Msida Saints. Penalty Shootout Result: Msida Saints won 4–3 on penalties, advancing to the next round of the competition. ⭐ Star Performance Man of the Match: Yassine Bouslimi (#19 - Msida Saints) Scored both goals for Msida Saints (including a 59' penalty and a 76' extra-time strike) and delivered an influential performance throughout the match.