The much-anticipated TipSport Malta Cup 2024 got underway on Wednesday, marking the 6th edition of this prestigious football tournament held in Malta. Supported by VisitMalta, the TipSport Malta Cup showcases top talent from four outstanding teams, creating an exciting spectacle for football enthusiasts.
This year’s participating teams include two formidable contenders from the Czech Republic – Hradec Kralove and Sigma Olomouc, Austria’s renowned Austria Wien, and Slovakia’s Spartak Trnava. The diverse lineup promises intense and competitive matches, highlighting the rich football culture across Central Europe.
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The tournament kicked off with Matchday 1 – Hradec Králové vs. Austria Wien and Sigma Olomouc facing Spartak Trnava.
Czech top division side FC Hradec Králové held FK Austria Vienna in a goalless draw. On the other hand, Sigma Olomouc defeated Spartak Trnava 2-0 as Filip Zorvan converted a penalty to put them ahead and Moses Emmanuel Amasi doubled the score one minute in the second half.
FC Hradec Králové – FK Austria Vienna 0:0
FC Hradec Králové: Zadražil – Klíma, Ševčík, Čech – Pudhorocký, Kodeš, Rada (C), Horák – Koubek, Pilař – Vašulín. 2nd half: Zadražil – Harazim, Čihák, Leibl – Čmelík, Dancák, Kučera, Juliš – Šašinka, Krejčí (C) – Hais.
FK Austria Vienna: Wedl – Handl (46. Radonjić), Martins (60. Plavotić), Meisl (46. Galvao) – Pazourek (46. Potzmann), Holland (27. Braunöder), Fischer (C) (46 . Ranftl), Guenouche – Schmidt (46. Asllani), Kani – Gruber (46. Vučić).
SK Sigma Olomouc – FC Spartak Trnava 2:0 (1:0)
SK Sigma Olomouc: Stoppen – Novák, Beneš, Elbel (C) – Křišťál, Pospíšil, Breite, Fortelný, Pokorný – Singhateh, Zorvan. Substitutes: Digaňa – Fiala, Růsek, Vodháněl, Dele, Chvátal, Amasi, Matys, Langer, Ventúra, Vraštil, Sláma, Zifčák.
FC Spartak Trnava: Vantruba – Koštrna, Duric, Karhan, Mikovič, Zeljkovič – Bainovic, Krizmanič, Bernát, Daniel – Djuričin. Substitutes: Rusov – Kompan, Ofori, Ujlaky, Oseni, Bukata, Burke, Paur, Gorosito, Procházka, Šulek.
Excitement continues on Matchday 2 at the same stadium on Saturday 13th January, when Spartak Trnava and Austria Wien face off at 11:00hrs, with the match between Sigma Olomouc and Hradec Králové (TV Tipsport) following suit at 14:00hrs.
The thrilling tournament concludes with Matchday 3 at the Tony Bezzina Stadium in Paola on Monday, 15th January with the match Hradec Králové vs. Spartak Trnava at 13:00hrs, followed by Sigma Olomouc vs. Austria Wien at 16:00hrs.
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Football enthusiasts, both local and international, are invited to witness the outstanding display of skill, teamwork, and sportsmanship at the TipSport Malta Cup 2024.
For detailed information, including live updates and match highlights, one may visit the official tournament website: www.tipsportmaltacup.com/.