The Malta national veterans’ team continued with their international fixtures with a convincing 5-1 triumph over Hammersmith FC in a friendly match held on Saturday afternoon at the Mgarr Football Ground.

Guided by coach Joe Micallef, the home side showed balance and control from the outset, blending experience with tactical awareness to dictate proceedings.

Strikers JP Mifsud Triganza and Manolito Micallef both found the net twice, while Gareth Sciberras added another to complete the scoreline for Malta.

Hammersmith FC, a UK-based community side, played with commitment but found it difficult to match the Maltese team’s efficiency in decisive moments.

This friendly was part of a broader international calendar aimed at encouraging lifelong participation in football and celebrating the sport beyond the competitive level.

Backed by Visit Malta, the match attracted a supportive crowd who enjoyed the action in a laid-back and sunny setting at Mgarr.

The Maltese veterans now shift their focus to their next fixture this coming Saturday, when they take on Middlesex Wanderers in the Bobby Charlton Memorial Cup.