Malta lost the third and final match vs Armenia 21 - 12. Yesterday, Malta lost to Cyprus 29 - 10. During the first minutes of the match, Malta were leading 4 - 3 thanks to solid defending and great goal keeping by Marylyn Aguis. The match kept on the same balance, with both teams trying to edge in front. As time went by, Armenia changed the match around to their favour. Following some good handball from both sides, Armenia took the upper hand and equalised mid-way through the first half.
In the second half, despite trying to make a comeback, Malta struggled to stay in contention. Armenia proved to be superior as their fast breaks and stat play and were very effective. Armenia stretched their lead thanks to some good goals by Number 6 Antoyan.
Malta Goals Haber and Vassallo 3 goals each, Camilleri 2 goals, Bezzina Ellul Farrugia and Barry one goal each.
Malta Right Back Brenda Camilleri was selected by the four team representatives as the best right back player in the 2010 Women's Challenge Trophy Star Team.

Tournament favourites Israel beat Malta 24 goals to 9. In the first match, Cyprus beat Armenia by 2 goals.
The Maltese girls started the match very well, in the first 10 minutes, the score was 3 each. On the 10 minute, Malta left back Stef Desjardins got a two minute suspeension and Israel took advantage of the situati...on and scored 3 goals. Malta tried their best to keep momentum but Israel took control of the match. The first half ended 13 - 4 in favour of Isreal
In the second half despite trying to make a comeback, Malta didn’t manage to cut back on Israel's advantage. Israel emerged winners after a good handball performance in their home land. Malta Goals B. Vassallo 3, B. Camilleri 3, T. Sciortino 2, L. Micallef 1. Tomorrow Malta plays against Cyprus at 1900 and Israel face Armenia at 2100.