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UBet FA Trophy – Valletta 2 Gzira 0
Valletta eased into the final of the U*Bet FA Trophy after beating Division One side Gzira United 2-0 in today's first semi-final at the National Stadium. Gzira tried their best to give a good challenge to their more-quoted opponents but Valletta were a in a different class, albeit the Citizens did just enough to...
Read MoreDay 26 Valletta 3 Balzan 1
Valletta had to fight hard to see off the challenge of Balzan but a superb goal from midfielder Edmond Agius in the closing minutes handed them a 3-1 win which keeps their title hopes alive. It was a must-win affair for Valletta after Birkirkara had opened a five-pointed gap. The Citizens were far off...
Read MoreDay 25 Valletta 2 Mosta 2
Mosta put a dent in Valletta's title hopes this evening after holding their more-quoted opponents to a 2-2 draw in a keenly-contested encounter. Italian striker Gian Marco Piccioni was Mosta's hero after scoring a brace to earn his team a point as Valletta ultimately paid the price for their failure to convert their possession...
Read MoreDay 24 Valletta 3 Hibs 1
Valletta bounced back from the draw with Sliema Wanderers as they beat Hibernians 3-1. Jonathan Pearson and Edison Luis dos Santos was missing for Hibernians as he served a one-match ban while Valletta were practically in full strength as they welcomed back Lateef Elford-Alliyu. The Paolites had the first attempt at goal on the...
Read MoreDay 23 Valletta 1 Sliema W 1
Valletta failed to break down Sliema’s dogged resistance as Alfonso Greco’s troops punctured Valletta’s progress with Valletta losing ground on leaders Birkirkara this afternoon. Valletta were buoyed by the return of Tunisian midfielder Abdelkarim Nafti who replaced Nigeria-born striker Abayomi Owonikoko. The task of filling for Owonikoko as the lone striker fell on the...
Read MoreUBet FA Trophy – Valletta 1 Naxxar 0
Denni's early penalty settled this lacklustre U*Bet FA Trophy quarter-final as Valletta edged past Naxxar Lions to set up a semi-final match against the winner of tomorrow's game between Gzira United and Rabat Ajax. Valletta were in control for most of the first half but their failure to add to their lead left the...
Read MoreDay 22 Valletta 1 Balzan 0
Aziz Corr Nyang was Valletta's hero as the Gambian came off the bench to score the winning goal in a 1-0 defeat of Balzan.Nyang's strike brought joy and relief to the Valletta fans but Balzan were also a happy lot at the end of their game as, despite their defeat, they still managed to...
Read MoreDay 21 Valletta 2 Birkirkara 1
Two excellent strikes by Ryan Fenech and Hamza Barry gave Valletta a 2-1 win over leaders Birkirkara in today's top-of-the-table clash. Birkirkara, seeking a 14th consecutive league, produced a lively performance, especially in the second half when they hit back strongly to equalise after falling behind, but the champions ultimately fell to those two...
Read MoreDay 20 Valletta 6 Rabat A. 1
Valletta hit four goals in the second half as they trounced bottom team Rabat Ajax 6-1 in a one-sided encounter. Substitute Jean Pierre Mifsud Triganza helped himself to a brace of goals as Valletta cut the gap on leaders Birkirkara to three points, in the process turning a hint of pressure on their rivals...
Read MoreUBet FA Trophy – Valletta 3 Mosta 0
Valletta booked their place in the quarter-finals of the U*Bet FA Trophy when they had the better of Mosta 3-0 at the Tedesco Stadium. The Citizens dominated play for long stretches in the first half but they struggled to break down a resolute Mosta defence. But after the break they stepped up their game...
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