Month: October 2014

15 October 201429 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Futsal: Winning start for champions Balzan

Champions Balzan began their defence of the FXDD First Division League title in style as they saw off promoted side Gzira United 7-4. Despite losing, Gzira never threw the towel and had enough chances to get back on level terms… Read more

13 October 201429 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Narrow defeat for Malta against Italy

Despite having captain Michael Mifsud sent off on the twenty-seventh minute, Malta suffered a narrow defeat to Italy in another match from Group H of the EURO 2016 qualifiers at the National Stadium on Monday. After a most disappointing performance… Read more

13 October 201429 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Xewkija, Nadur keep marching on

Xewkija Tigers and Nadur Youngsters registered a fourth consecutive win in the Melita First Division in Gozo as they defeated Oratory Youths and Kercem Ajax respectively on Sunday. A goal deep into added time enabled Nadur to defeat Kercem 2-1.… Read more

12 October 201429 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

BOV Division 1: Melita move top

Melita are the new leaders in the BOV First Division as they defeated Mqabba 3-1 on Sunday to move one point ahead of Gudja United and two ahead of Gzira United. In fact, Gudja United were held in a second… Read more

12 October 201419 September 2020 by Antoine Busuttil

BOV Division 3: Santa Lucia return to winning ways

Leaders Santa Lucia returned to winning ways in the BOV Third Division as they defeated Ta’ Xbiex in one of six matches in programme on Sunday. Mgarr United beat Luqa St. Andrew’s 5-0 to stay one point behind the leaders.… Read more

12 October 201429 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Malta targets good performance from Italy clash

Following a disappointing result and performance in a 0-3 defeat to Norway in a match from Group H of the EURO 2016 qualifiers, Malta will be aiming for a good display as the national team hosts Italy on Monday, kick-off… Read more

11 October 201429 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

BOV Division 2: Hamrun, Marsa share spoils in derby

Senglea Athletic and San Gwann closed in on leaders Hamrun Spartans in the BOV Second Division as Steve D’Amato’s side dropped their first points after being held in a 2-2 draw by rivals Marsa on Saturday. In front of a… Read more

11 October 201429 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

BOV Division 1: Pembroke hit four past Msida

Former Msida St. Joseph striker Ariel Laudisi notched a hat-trick as Pembroke Athleta registered their first win with a most comfortable 4-0 score over Msida in one of the four matches from the BOV First Division on Saturday. Another former… Read more

11 October 201429 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Valletta appoint Ivan Zammit as technical director

Valletta FC have appointed Ivan Zammit as Technical Director. Zammit will be working closely with coach Gilbert Agius. After a long playing career with Valletta, Zurrieq, Floriana, Hamrun Spartans, Birkirkara and Marsaxlokk, during which he won all major honours, especially… Read more

11 October 201429 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Shola Shodiya re-joins Birkirkara

Birkirkara and Nigerian striker Haruna Shola Shodiya reached an agreement thanks to which he will be playing for Birkirkara once again. Shola Shodiya, who had joined the Stripes in summer 2011, winning the BOV Premier League title in 2012/13, was… Read more