Month: February 2021

20 February 202120 February 2021 by Antoine Busuttil

Msida, Zurrieq to contest National Amateur Cup final

Msida St. Joseph and Zurrieq will be contesting the final of the first edition of the National Amateur Cup after they defeated Siggiewi and Birzebbuga St. Peter’s respectively in the two semi-finals which were played on Saturday. At the Sirens… Read more

20 February 202120 February 2021 by Antoine Busuttil

Sliema, Birkirkara share spoils in 2-2 draw

Sliema Wanderers and Birkirkara shared the spoils in a 2-2 draw in a direct clash for fourth place at the National Stadium on Saturday. A result which leaves the Stripes one point ahead of the Blues. This was the fifth… Read more

20 February 202120 February 2021 by Antoine Busuttil

Tarxien bounce back from heavy defeat

Tarxien Rainbows returned to winning ways as they defeated Senglea Athletic 4-2 at the Centenary Stadium on Saturday. The Rainbows, now led by coach Steve D’Amato, therefore bounced back from the heavy defeat to Santa Lucia last week and now… Read more

19 February 202120 February 2021 by Antoine Busuttil

Maroons seek eighth consecutive win

Gzira United will be aiming for an eighth consecutive win as they take on Zejtun Corinthians at the National Stadium in one of the four BOV Premier League matches in programme on Saturday. Seven wins in their last seven matches… Read more

19 February 202119 February 2021 by Antoine Busuttil

Sweden hit six past Austria

Sweden defeated Austria 6-1 in the second match from the VisitMalta Women’s Trophy at the Hibernians Stadium on Friday. Linda Sembrant handed Sweden the lead on the 20th but Virginia Kirchberger equalised five minutes later. Fridolina Rolfo restored the lead… Read more

19 February 2021 by Antoine Busuttil

Four Premier League players suspended

Four Premier League players were suspended by the MFA Disciplinary Commissioner following the mid-week matches. Enrico Pepe (Birkirkara), Llywelyn Cremona (Gudja), Zachary Cassar (Senglea) and Ryan Fenech (Valletta) are therefore ruled out of this weekend’s matches. Pepe will skip the… Read more

18 February 2021 by Antoine Busuttil

BOV Challenge League: Marsa miss out on sole leadership after being held in a draw

Marsa have to share the top spot with Pembroke Athleta after being held in a 2-2 draw by St. George’s in a match from the BOV Challenge League at the Victor Tedesco Stadium on Thursday. Yuta Nomura put the Saints… Read more

18 February 2021 by Antoine Busuttil

Steve D’Amato appointed Tarxien Rainbows coach

Tarxien Rainbows have appointed Steve D’Amato as their new coach following the resignation of Winston Muscat earlier this week. D’Amato had started the season with Sirens but was sacked in December despite leading the club to European football for the… Read more

18 February 202119 February 2021 by Antoine Busuttil

VisitMalta Women’s Trophy: Malta loses 0-4 to Slovakia

Malta lost 0-4 to Slovakia in the opening match from the VisitMalta Women’s Trophy which got underway on Thursday at the Hibernians Stadium. Ranked 45th, compared to Malta’s 85th, Slovakia were a superior side to the locals who lacked Haley… Read more

18 February 202118 February 2021 by Antoine Busuttil

Leaders Hamrun Spartans to face Xaghra United in FA Trophy

BOV Premier League leaders Hamrun Spartans were drawn with Gozitan side Xaghra United while Birkirkara were also paired with a Gozitan side – Ghajnsielem as the draws for the Malta FA Trophy Round of 16 were held on Thursday. The… Read more