Month: February 2021

27 February 202127 February 2021 by Antoine Busuttil

BOV National Amateur League: Mgarr, Melita share spoils in draw

Group A winners Mgarr United and Group C winners Melita shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw in the first match of the BOV National Amateur League championship play-offs at the Victor Tedesco Stadium on Saturday. Gordon Saliba put Mgarr… Read more

27 February 202127 February 2021 by Antoine Busuttil

Mosta edge past Santa Lucia in clash for sixth place

Mosta managed to beat Santa Lucia 3-2 in an entertaining clash at the Hibernians Stadium on Saturday. This win puts them three points clear of Valletta, who, however, have a game in hand, and four ahead of Santa Lucia. Mosta… Read more

26 February 202126 February 2021 by Antoine Busuttil

Ten-man Sirens earn a point in a draw with Lija Athletic

Despite playing for around seventy five minutes in ten men, Sirens earned a point in a 1-1 draw with Lija Athletic at the Centenary Stadium on Friday. A draw which puts Sirens one point ahead of Floriana, in ninth place,… Read more

26 February 202127 February 2021 by Antoine Busuttil

Hamrun take on Gzira in first of two direct clashes

Leaders Hamrun Spartans take on Gzira United in the first of two back-to-back direct clashes against the challengers for the title at the National Stadium in one of the four BOV Premier League matches in programme on Saturday. Hamrun won… Read more

26 February 2021 by Antoine Busuttil

Late goals hand Tarxien second successive win

Two goals in the dying minutes handed Tarxien Rainbows three important points in the battle against relegation as they defeated Gudja United 2-0 at the Centenary Stadium on Friday. This was the fourth win on the trot for Steve D’Amato’s… Read more

25 February 2021 by Antoine Busuttil

Coaches in Premier League must have UEFA Pro Licence as from next season

The Malta Football Association Council on Tuesday approved amendments to the coaching qualifications’ regulations which will come into effect from next season – 2021/22. Revised qualification criteria for coaches working in the different categories of Maltese football are central to… Read more

25 February 202125 February 2021 by Antoine Busuttil

Futsal: Swieqi maintain their perfect record

Swieqi United strengthened their position on top of the table of the FMA Futsal League after overcoming the stiff opposition of Mellieħa. As current champions Luxol were not involved in this week’s matches. Valletta also grabbed the three points as… Read more

24 February 2021 by Antoine Busuttil

BOV Challenge League: Fourth consecutive defeat for Swieqi

St. George’s collected another three important points as they defeated Swieqi United 1-0 in a match from the BOV Challenge League at the Victor Tedesco Stadium on Wednesday. This was the third win in five matches for the Cospicua side… Read more

24 February 2021 by Antoine Busuttil

Hibernians through to FA Trophy Round of 16

Hibernians secured an FA Trophy Round of 16 clash with Pembroke Athleta after defeating Zejtun Corinthians 3-0 in a match from the Round of 32 at the Centenary Stadium on Wednesday. The Paolites took the lead two minutes from the… Read more

23 February 202125 February 2021 by Antoine Busuttil

BOV National Amateur League promotion play-offs: Mellieha eliminated

Mellieha were the first team to be eliminated from the BOV National Amateur League promotion play-offs after losing 1-2 to Xghajra Tornados at the Victor Tedesco Stadium on Tuesday. Deemer Cutajar put Xghajra ahead on the 9th minute and a… Read more