Gozo Cup a Resounding Success

The 31st Athletics won the Gozo Cup Softball Tournament 2014. They beat the Leinster Royals 4-0 in the Playoff and went on to defeat the Connaught Rangers 14-8 in the Cup Final. In both games the Athletics played extremely well. Superior fielding and excellent hitting were needed to win both games. On the day the Athletics handled the pressure very well and were worthy winners.

Before the medal and trophy presentations Joseph Scicluna, of the Ghajnsielem Redcoats, congratulated all the participants for their excellent showing during the three-week long tournament. He went on to thank all the players and their coaches as well as the main sponsors of the Gozo Cup, Jesmond Mizzi Financial Advisors Ltd. Mr Jesmond Mizzi remarked on how entertaining the Cup Final turned out to be and was amazed at the team spirit of the finalists. He indicated that it is the policy of his company to sponsor such sporting events particularly those events which encourage youngsters to participate in sporting activities. Mr Mizzi then presented medals to the players of the Leinster Royals who placed third. The Connaught Rangers also received medals along with a runners-up trophy.

Estelle Scicluna was named as the tournament Most Valuable Player. She was outstanding throughout the tournament. In the Playoff and the Cup Final she was the driving force behind the two excellent performances of her team. Estelle was presented with the trophy for the Gozo Cup 2014 – Tournament Most Valuable Player by Mr Mizzi.

Medals were also presented to the cup winners, 31st Athletics. Before the presentation of the Gozo Cup, Joseph Scicluna, explained that a heavy trophy was selected to be presented to the tournament winners so that no one player would be able to lift the cup without help of  teammates, since softball is a team sport, it requires a team effort to win. The Athletics were worthy winners because they played well as a team. Gianella Mallia and Estelle Scicluna, co-captains of the Athletics, were then presented with the prestigious Gozo Cup and together lifted the cup to the cheers of their team mates.

The Ghajnsielem Redcoats have their own website, www.ghajnsielemredcoats.com and can also be found on Facebook.

Jesmond Mizzi Financial Advisors Limited is licenced to conduct investment services business by the Malta Financial Services Authority and is a member firm of the Malta Stock Exchange.