Month: December 2020

9 December 202010 December 2020 by Antoine Busuttil

Mosta, Valletta share spoils in 2-2 draw

Mosta and Valletta shared the spoils in an entertaining 2-2 draw at the Hibernians Stadium on Wednesday. The Citizens who were chasing their first win in over a month following two draws and two defeat seemed heading towards victory after… Read more

9 December 202010 December 2020 by Antoine Busuttil

BOV Amateur League: Gharghur, Marsaskala share spoils

Gharghur and Marsaskala earned a point each in a 2-2 draw in Group A of the BOV National Amateur League at the Sirens Stadium on Wednesday. An Adrian Bonavia penalty three minutes in the second half handed Marsaskala the lead.… Read more

9 December 202010 December 2020 by Antoine Busuttil

BOV Challenge League: Pembroke, Swieqi register wins

Leaders Pembroke Athleta and second-placed Swieqi United registered important wins in the BOV Challenge League on Wednesday. At the Luxol Stadium, Pembroke defeated neighbours St. Andrews 2-1. An own goal put the Saints ahead on the 24th minute but Kenneth… Read more

9 December 202010 December 2020 by Antoine Busuttil

Gudja United move fourth

Gudja United moved fourth in the BOV Premier League table as they defeated Senglea Athletic 2-0 at the Centenary Stadium on Wednesday. A win which puts them just three points behind leaders Hibernians and two behind Hamrun and Sliema. Senglea,… Read more

9 December 202010 December 2020 by Antoine Busuttil

Futsal: Luxol start on a high

Luxol started their title defence on a high as they saw off newcomers Mellieħa 7-1 as the FMA Futsal league got underway. The team led by Gabriel Dobre produced an exceptional performance and had Brazilian playmaker Maicon hitting the target… Read more

9 December 20209 December 2020 by Antoine Busuttil

Birkirkara rescue a point in 2-2 draw with Balzan

Birkirkara came back from two goals down to earn a point in a 2-2 draw with Balzan at the Hibernians Stadium on Wednesday. After failing to impress in recent outings, Balzan managed to build a two-goal lead by the end… Read more

9 December 2020 by Antoine Busuttil

Draws for UEFA Under-19, Under-17 2021/22 qualifying mini-tournaments

The draws for the qualifying rounds of the 2021/22 UEFA European Under-19 Championship and 2021/22 UEFA European Under-17 Championship were held on Wednesday. In the 2021/22 UEFA European Under-19 Championship, Malta was drawn in Group 5 with Ukraine, Poland and… Read more

8 December 2020 by Antoine Busuttil

Hibernians take sole leadership after narrow win over Gzira

A goal by Jake Grech handed Hibernians a narrow win over Gzira United at the National Stadium on Tuesday to move on top the BOV Premier League table. The Paolites are now one point ahead of Hamrun Spartans and Sliema… Read more

8 December 20208 December 2020 by Antoine Busuttil

Zejtun return to winning ways

Two goals in two minutes mid-way through the second half handed Zejtun Corinthians a 2-0 win over Lija Athletic at the Centenary Stadium on Tuesday. A win which puts Zejtun in the eleventh place, together with Sirens, on 12 points.… Read more

8 December 20209 December 2020 by Antoine Busuttil

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Malta to host Russia in opening match

The fixtures for the Group H of the FIFA World Cup 2022 were released on Tuesday. Malta plays the first game at home on Wednesday March 24 against Russia. Three days later, on Saturday March 27, Malta plays Slovakia away… Read more