Month: July 2011

29 July 2011 by Antoine Busuttil

Valletta win second edition of the Mare Blu Cup

Valletta won the second edition of the Mare Blu Cup after defeating Hamrun Spartans 3-0 at the Centenary Stadium on Thursday. A shot by Denni Dos Santos, deflected by a defender, put the Citizens ahead and Michael Mifsud doubled the… Read more

28 July 2011 by Antoine Busuttil

Malta loses twelve places in FIFA Ranking – World Cup draws to be held on Saturday

Despite not playing any international matches over the past month, Malta dropped twelve places in the FIFA World Ranking and is now the worst ever placing – 173rd since the ranking list was introduced in 1993. This leaves Malta well… Read more

28 July 2011 by Antoine Busuttil

Sigma Hibernians Tournament kicks-off

The Sigma Hibernians Tournament kicked-off on Wednesday with the first two matches as Balzan Youths defeated Qormi 4-1 and hosts Hibernians beat Marsaxlokk 2-0. In the first match, an early goal paved the way for newly-promoted Balzan Youths to register… Read more

28 July 2011 by Antoine Busuttil

Buttigieg names provisional squad ahead of Central African Republic friendly

Malta national coach John Buttigieg named the provisional squad ahead of the international friendly against the Central African Republic in programme on the 10th August at the National Stadium at 20:30hrs.… Read more

28 July 2011 by Antoine Busuttil

Second win for Mosta in Gammari Muscat Tournament

A goal from the spot by Diego Maradona Pedriaggi on the stroke of half-time was enough to see off Vittoriosa Stars in Wednesday’s second match of the second day at the ‘Gammari’ Muscat’ Mosta Tournament.… Read more

27 July 2011 by Antoine Busuttil

New committee for Mtarfa FC Youth Nursery

The new Mtarfa FC Youth Nursery committee for season 2011/12 was elected following the the nursery’s Annual General Meeting.… Read more

27 July 2011 by Antoine Busuttil

New committee for MFRA

For the first time, a female referee is present in the committee of the Malta Football Referees Association after Esther Azzopardi was elected as a member. Lawrence Sammut was confirmed as president. Alexander Arena is the vice-president while Alexander Spiteri… Read more

26 July 2011 by Antoine Busuttil

Sliema Wanderers beat Lokomotiv Plovdiv in friendly match

Sliema Wanderers defeated top Bulgarian side Lokomotiv Plovdiv 1-0 in a friendly match in Bulgaria. This game was part of an intensive ten-day training camp which the Blues are holding in Bulgaria. Jean Pierre Mifsud Triganza scored the all-important goal… Read more

26 July 2011 by Antoine Busuttil

Gammari Muscat Mosta Tournament kicks-off

The 2011 ‘Gammari’ Muscat’ Mosta Tournament kicked off on Monday night with two matches that saw hosts Mosta spring a surprise and beat Birkirkara 2-1. Vittoriosa Stars proved a hard nut to crack but Tarxien proved too strong for Joe… Read more

25 July 2011 by Antoine Busuttil

Inter to face Valletta in friendly match — Valletta vs Hamrun in Mare Blu Cup next Thursday

Italian giants Inter FC will be visiting Malta next month to face Valletta in a friendly match. This was announced by Valletta president Victor Sciriha during the launch of the second edition of the Mare Blu Cup. The Mare Blu… Read more