Tag: Floriana
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Floriana seek historic European progress as decisive second leg awaits against Drita
After an unforgettable first leg in Malta, Floriana travel to Kosovo on Tuesday knowing that a place in the third qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League remains firmly within reach. The opening encounter ended in dramatic fashion as both goals arrived in stoppage time. Drita looked to have secured a priceless away victory when Liridon…
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Floriana suffer Champions League heartbreak after Shamrock Rovers fight back
Floriana’s UEFA Champions League campaign came to a disappointing end on Tuesday night after they were comprehensively beaten 5-1 by Shamrock Rovers at Tallaght Stadium, with the Irish champions overturning a two-goal first-leg deficit to progress 5-3 on aggregate. Daniel Portela’s men travelled to Dublin buoyed by last week’s impressive 2-0 victory at the Centenary…
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Floriana target historic Champions League breakthrough in Shamrock decider
Floriana stand on the brink of history as they travel to Dublin to face Shamrock Rovers in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League first qualifying round tie at Tallaght Stadium on Tuesday night (kick-off: 9pm). Daniel Portela’s side take a commanding 2-0 advantage into the return leg after producing one of the finest…
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Floriana Take Command with First-Leg Victory over Shamrock Rovers
Floriana took a major step towards reaching the second qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League after securing a deserved 2-0 victory over Irish champions Shamrock Rovers in the first leg at the National Stadium. Goals from debutant Robert Muric on the stroke of half-time and Mustapha Jah midway through the second half handed the…
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Renowned artist Noel Galea Bason passes away
The renowned numismatist and artist Noel Galea Bason has suddenly passed away. He was 71. Galea Bason was a unique artist, working in bronze and was particularly well known for his skills as a numismatist having designed several coins over the years. Galea Bason was a lifelong resident of Floriana having been born there in…
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Derby drama awaits as Final Four semi-finals take centre stage
Football fans are in for a thrilling afternoon of action on Saturday as the Malta Premier Final Four gets underway with two highly anticipated semi-finals at the National Stadium. The standout clash sees fierce rivals Floriana and Valletta renew their historic rivalry in a derby that promises tension, intensity and drama. Meanwhile, reigning champions Ħamrun…
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Malta Premier Match Previews – Thursday Fixtures
The Malta Premier League continues this evening with decisive fixtures across both the Bottom 6 and Top 6, as the season heads towards a dramatic conclusion. Birkirkara FC vs Mosta FC Bottom 6 – 18:30 Birkirkara take on Mosta in a crucial clash with major implications in the relegation battle. Mosta are under intense pressure,…
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Ħamrun Spartans boost title defence hopes with crucial victory over Floriana
Ħamrun Spartans took a major step towards retaining the league title after securing a hard-fought win over Floriana, keeping alive the possibility of a direct one-off final against the Greens for the YoHealth Malta Premier crown. Although they remain in second place, the Spartans now move onto 28 points with one match still to play,…
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Floriana defeat Valletta to seal top spot in closing stages
Floriana struck twice in stoppage time to defeat Valletta 2-0 and mathematically secure top spot, moving 12 points clear at the summit. The Greens now await confirmation of how the championship will be decided. The title could be settled through a direct decider against Opening Round winners Ħamrun Spartans, or through a Final Four format…
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Gozo Weekender Kicks Off with Top 6 Drama: Spartans and Floriana set for island showdown
The Maltese football calendar enters an exciting new phase this weekend with the debut of the Gozo Weekender. In a novel twist for the league, both the Top 6 and Bottom 6 fixtures will be staged at the Gozo Stadium over successive weekends, bringing the climax of the title race and the relegation scrap to the…
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Beerman brace sends Floriana four points clear at the top
Floriana stretched their lead at the top of the YoHealth Malta Closing Round to four points after a controlled 2-0 victory over Tarxien Rainbows at the Centenary Stadium. The Greens made the ideal start, taking the lead inside three minutes. From a corner situation, Myles Beerman reacted quickest and drilled a low shot into the…
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Areias’ stoppage-time strike seals dramatic comeback win for Floriana
A dramatic goal by Rui Areias deep into stoppage time handed Floriana a thrilling 2–1 comeback victory over Gżira United in a top-of-the-table clash at Matchday 21. In a match that pitted the league’s joint leaders against each other, Gżira struck early through Maxuell Maia before Floriana responded after the break. Following a lengthy late…
