Month: December 2014

8 December 201420 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

MFPA against the increase of foreigners to eight on the pitch

The Malta Football Players Association issued a statement to explain its position with regards to the proposal of increasing the number of foreign players on the pitch to eight and another three as substitutes in Premier League matches as from… Read more

7 December 201420 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Teams share spoils under torrential rain

A goal nine minutes from time enabled Qormi to rescue a point and deny Balzan a first win after seven matches as the two teams shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw at the Hibernians Stadium. Balzan therefore stay in… Read more

7 December 201420 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

BOV Division 1: Three teams share top spot after Gudja beat St. Andrews

Three teams share the top spot in the BOV First Division after Gudja United defeated St. Andrews 2-1 in a clash for the leadership. Emiliano Lattes put the Saints ahead on the 4th minute but just before half-time, Angelo Catania… Read more

7 December 201420 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

BOV Division 2: Hamrun join San Gwann at the top

BOV Second Division leaders San Gwann were held in a 1-1 draw by rivals Gharghur to allow Hamrun Spartans to join them at the top of the table. Shaun Micallef put Gharghur ahead on the 20th but San Gwann rescued… Read more

7 December 201420 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Stripes turn defeat into victory

Birkirkara survived an early scare to turn defeat into victory, beating Naxxar Lions 3-1 at the Hibernians Stadium. On the other hand, this was the first defeat for Naxxar after winning ten points from the last four matches, remaining fourth… Read more

6 December 201420 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Valletta keep pace with leaders after comfortable derby win

Valletta kept the pace with leaders Hibernians as they defeated neighbours Floriana 4-1 to register a sixth successive win ahead of next week’s top-of-the-table clash with the Paolites. A goal by Lateef Elford-Alliyu after hardly two minutes paved the way… Read more

6 December 201420 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

BOV Division 1: Gzira return to winning ways

After suffering four consecutive defeats, Gzira United returned to winning ways as they defeated Msida St. Joseph 1-0 in one of four matches from the BOV First Division on Saturday. Edouard Ndjodo scored the all-important goal on the 70th. Birzebbuga… Read more

6 December 201419 September 2020 by Antoine Busuttil

BOV Division 3: First defeat for Santa Lucia

Santa Lucia suffered the first defeat in the BOV Third Division as a brace by Matthew Borg gave Attard a 2-1 win over Marco Grech’s side. Borg put Attard ahead on the half-hour and doubled the score seven minutes in… Read more

6 December 201420 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Tarabai brace keeps Paolites marching on

Brazilian striker Edison Luis dos Santos scored twice as Hibernians defeated Sliema Wanderers 2-1 to extend their unbeaten record to fourteen matches. For Sliema Wanderers, this was yet another disappointing result as theis was the fourth defeat in five matches.… Read more

6 December 201420 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

B’Kara target win to keep pace with top teams

Birkirkara will be aiming for maximum points on Sunday as they take on Naxxar Lions in one of four matches in programme at the Hibernians Stadium and the Victor Tedesco Stadium. Mosta and Balzan also seek the three points in… Read more