Month: October 2014

31 October 201429 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

BOV Division 1: Comfortable wins for Lija, Pembroke

Lija Athletic and Pembroke Athleta registered comfortable wins as three matches were played from the BOV First Division on Friday. Lija defeated Msida St. Joseph 5-0 – the fifth consecutive defeat for Msida. An own goal by Rennie Forace on… Read more

31 October 201429 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

BOV Division 2: Sixth win for Hamrun Spartans

Leaders Hamrun Spartans maintained their unbeaten run in the BOV Second Division as they defeated Gharghur 2-0 at the Victor Tedesco Stadium on Friday. Christian Cacciattolo put the Spartans ahead on the 7th minute with Simon Shead doubling the score… Read more

31 October 201429 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Tough test for Valletta

After beating Naxxar Lions 2-0 to move fourth in the BOV Premier League table, champions Valletta have a difficult task on Saturday as they take on surprise package Balzan at the Victor Tedesco Stadium. The win over Naxxar meant that… Read more

30 October 201429 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

BOV Player of the Month: Alfred Effiong clinches October Award

Qormi’s Alfred Effiong is the BOV Player of the Month for October 2014. The Nigerian striker’s renowned speed and lightning acceleration are any opponent goalkeeper’s headache. He bagged his 100th goal in the BOV Premier League when he scored Qormi’s… Read more

30 October 201429 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Esther Azzopardi to make comeback in international football

FIFA Referee Esther Azzopardi will make a much-awaited comeback in international football after UEFA announced that she has been appointed as the referee for the UEFA Women’s Champions League match Round of 16 first leg match between Brøndby IF (Denmark)… Read more

30 October 201429 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Vacancies for coaching staff at Birkirkara FC Youth Academy

Birkirkara FC Youth Academy, is looking to recruit Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and helpers, due to an increased number of players. Birkirkara FC Youth Academy has recently seen a surge in the number of players, and to continue with its mission… Read more

29 October 201429 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Six Premier League players suspended

Six Premier League players were suspended by the MFA Disciplinary Commissioner following the weekend’s matches. Ryan Grech (Mosta) was banned for three matches while Elkin Serrano Valero (Balzan), Matteo Picciolo (Floriana), David Alejandro Reano (Naxxar), Sean Cini (Tarxien) and Hugo… Read more

28 October 201429 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Alfonso Greco appointed Zebbug Rangers coach

Italian coach Alfonso Greco has been appointed coach of Zebbug Rangers. He takes over from Jesmond Zammit who handed his resignation on Monday. Greco moved to Malta in August 2012 when he was appointed coach of Sliema Wanderers. In his… Read more

28 October 201429 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Ghajnsielem win Second Division Knock-Out

Ghajnsielem won the Second Division Knock-Out after defeating Zebbug Rovers 2-0 in the final at the Kercem Ajax Stadium on Sunday. Charlon Tabone put Ghajnsielem ahead on the 9th minute and Kenny Hili doubled the score on 53 minutes. Ironically… Read more

28 October 201429 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Futsal: Plucky Mosta give Balzan a hard time

Balzan joined Luxol on top of the standings in the Premier Division after sweating hard to beat a determined Mosta side 4-3. On paper, the Champions were favourites to win the three points without any difficulty but found Mosta, who… Read more