Month: December 2018

29 December 201829 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Edward Herrera joins Floriana

Floriana secured the services of thirty-two year old defender Edward Herrera from Birkirkara. A product of Melita, Herrera joined Pieta Hotspurs in summer 2006 on loan. He also spent 2007/08 on loan with the Hotspurs but in summer 2008, he… Read more

28 December 201828 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

St. Andrews win protest after Floriana game — Qormi protest not upheld

In its sitting of the 27th December 2018, the Protests Board of the Malta Football Association upheld the protest filed by St. Andrews FC in relation to the match against Floriana, played on the 8th December, 2018 at the Centenary… Read more

25 December 201826 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Fine wins for Gharb Rangers, Xewkija Tigers

Gharb Rangers and Xewkija Tigers both registered fine wins in the two matches from the BOV Gozo Football League First Division at the Gozo Stadium on Sunday. Gharb defeated Ghajnsielem 4-1 to move fourth. Christian Attard put the Rangers ahead… Read more

24 December 201826 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Narrow win for Valletta Futsal as Elite Round kicks-off

Valletta brought a memorable 2018 to an end as they won their first match of the Elite Round by defeating Tarxien Rainbows 2-1. The latter played a very good game and managed to reduce their only goal thanks to Joselito… Read more

24 December 201826 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Gzira sign Cameroonian striker

Gzira United secured the services of Cameroonian striker Justin Junior Mengolo. The twenty-five year old, who also played twice for the national team, started his career with AS SAnaga de Yaounde and then Bangangte in Cameroon before joining ES Sahel in… Read more

22 December 201826 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

GOAL – a football newspaper for children and youths

National coach Ray Farrugia has fond memories of his secondary school years, especially the students’ enthusiastic participation in the ‘colours team’ football competition, while Malta midfielder Rachel Cuschieri, currently playing for Dutch women’s side PSV Vrouwen recalls how her family’s… Read more

21 December 201826 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Seedings for the Women’s EURO 2021 qualifying draw confirmed

The seedings for the UEFA Women’s EURO 2021 qualifying group stage draw which will be held on 21 February in Nyon have been confirmed. The draw will involve all of the record 48 entrants excluding finals hosts England, with Cyprus… Read more

20 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Malta ends 2018 in 182nd place in FIFA Ranking

Malta ended 2018 in the 182nd place in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking for December, therefore staying behind Moldova (170) and Liechtenstein (181) and ahead of Gibraltar (194) and San Marino (211). In 2018, Malta played ten matches – four friendlies and… Read more

19 December 201826 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Stoppage-time goals hand Victoria Hotspurs dramatic win over Munxar

Leaders Victoria Hotspurs struggled much more than expected to beat Munxar Falcons 3-2 in a match from the BOV Gozo Football League First Division at the Gozo Stadium on Sunday. Jonathan Bajada put the Hotspurs ahead on the 7th minute… Read more

19 December 201820 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Four Premier League players suspended

Four Premier League players were handed a one-match ban by the MFA Disciplinary Commissioner following the last round of matches from the BOV Premier League. Elkin Serrano (Balzan), Alex Cini (Floriana), Andre Scicluna (Tarxien) and Karl Micallef (Hamrun) were banned… Read more