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Day 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...
Read MoreDay 19 Valletta 4 Vittoriosa 0
Valletta were back to winning ways as they eased past Vittoriosa Stars 4-0 at the Hibs Stadium. The Citizens took the lead on 26 minutes. Shaun Bajada directed a dipping cross into the path of Abdelkarim Nafti who headed the ball past the diving Cini. The Stars were still recovering from that blow when...
Read MoreDay 18 Valletta 0 Sliema 0
Valletta and Sliema drew 0-0 in a drab encounter that produced the first stalemate of the weekend. The game was preceded by a poignant moment as Valletta captain Ryan Fenech and goalkeeper Yenz Cini made their way into the section occupied by Valletta fans and placed a bouquet of flowers in memory of Clive...
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