2015
Day 6: Valletta 3 Naxxar 1
Valletta were back to winning ways but they were really made to fight hard for the three points by Naxxar Lions. Bottom of the table with no points from five games, Naxxar were given little chance of gaining something from their match against Valletta but they were in the game until the dying minutes...
Read MoreDay 5: Valletta 0 Hibernians 1
Hibernians reclaimed top spot after Jorge's early strike gave them a narrow 1-0 win over rivals Valletta. For much of the first half, Hibs looked well on course for a comfortable victory as they were better than Valletta but the Whites staged a strong reaction after the change of ends. Valletta threw everything forward,...
Read MoreDay 4: Valletta 0 Balzan 1
Balzan produced a resilient performance to upstage the erstwhile unbeaten Valletta in a pulsating premier league game. Lydon Micallef scored Balzan's winner early in the second half as Oliver Spiteri's team piled the pressure on Valletta in the first 50 minutes and then dug in to repel the Citizens' fierce reaction. Valletta coach Paul...
Read MoreDay 3: Valletta 2 Birkirkara 1
Valletta came from a goal down to defeat rivals Birkirkara in the first big clash of the new season. There was little between the two teams in a hard-fought clash with Birkirkara starting well and Valletta growing into the game as he minutes ticked away. The game looked set to end in a 1-1...
Read MoreDay 2: Valletta 1 Sliema W 0
Valletta are the only team with maximum points in the BOV Premier League after they edged Sliema Wanderers 1-0 at the National Stadium. The Citizens were the better side for much of the first half on 26 minutes they should have taken the lead. Jhonnattann’s cross from the right channel was pushed by Entonjo...
Read MoreDay 1: Valletta 3 St Andrews 0
Njongo Priso scored two penalties, while newcomer Federico Falcone wrapped up the three points late on as Valletta marked the start of Paul Zammit’s second spell as Valletta coach, with a victory over St. Andrews. Inside the first two minutes, Cremona missed a sitter, miscuing his shot from a good position after receiving from...
Read MoreUEFA Europa League – Valletta 1 Newtown 2
Valletta were knocked out of the Europa League after losing 2-1 at home to Welsh minnows Newtown AFC at the Hibernians Stadium. Trailing 2-1 from the away leg, the Citizens produced a brave performance, dominating possession for long stretches but Jason Oswell's early strike and the second-half dismissal of Ryan Camilleri left them with...
Read MoreFA Trophy: Valletta 0 Birkirkara 1
Birkirkara are through to the final of the FA Trophy. Facing rivals Valletta in the first semi-final, the Stripes stayed in contention to win the second most prestigious honour thanks to captain Paul Fenech who struck the winner in the second half of extra-time. Fenech's participation had been in doubt as the Malta midfielder...
Read MoreDay 33: Valletta 1 Hibs 3
Hibernians celebrated their title success with a typically vibrant performance this afternoon. Brazilian striker Jorginho took centre-stage with an excellent hat-trick as Hibernians overpowered rivals Valletta to the tune of 3-1, the outgoing champions who have had to play second fiddle to the Paolites this season. A boisterous atmosphere prevailed at the National Stadium...
Read MoreDay 32: Valletta 1 Balzan 0
Derided for much of the season and demoted to the bench for a run of games before regaining his first-team spot for last week’s 2-1 victory over Birkirkara, Valletta goalkeeper Nicky Vella stole the limelight for the right reasons. The Citizens were 1-0 up against Balzan when, with 11 minutes remaining, Vella conceded what...
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