Bormla Subbuteo Club have made history by claiming a silver medal at the ECSTFA Champions League, finishing runners-up after a hard-fought 1–3 defeat against Italian powerhouse Frat. Bari Reggio Emilia in the final.
This result marks Bormla’s first-ever podium finish in the prestigious European competition, which featured 19 clubs from Malta, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Spain, Greece, and Great Britain. For the Italian champions, it was a record tenth title, while for Bormla, it represented a milestone achievement after years of steady progress.
A Record-Breaking Run
Founded in 2009, Bormla Subbuteo Club surpassed last year’s fifth-place finish to achieve their best-ever result in their 12th participation in the tournament.
The Road to the Final
Bormla dominated Group A, winning all five matches:
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3–1 vs Hennuyer B (Belgium)
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4–0 vs Issy/Boss (France)
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3–0 vs Bologna Tigers (Italy)
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2–1 vs Fiamme Azzurre Roma (Italy)
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4–0 vs Yorkshire Phoenix (England)
In the quarter-final, they claimed a convincing 3–0 win over Stembert (Belgium), followed by a tense semi-final victory against Valletta SC (Malta) — progressing on goal difference after a 2–2 draw to secure a historic place in the final.
The Team Behind the Success
The Bormla squad for the Champions League consisted of:
Charlie Aquilina, Jason Pisani, George Ebejer, Jean Carl Tabone, Bessim Golger (Belgium), and David Bermudez Gonzalez (Spain).
Looking Ahead
Following this outstanding achievement, Bormla Subbuteo Club now turn their attention to the Bormla International Open in November and the Bologna Major in December, as they aim to build on their European success.
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