Tag: Floriana
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Marsaxlokk hit five past Floriana to move top
Marsaxlokk produced a superb attacking display to stun champions Floriana 5-2 and move to the top of the VBet Malta Premier standings. Enzo Potenza’s side scored three times in the opening 37 minutes and remained firmly in control after the break, with Floriana’s problems compounded by the dismissal of substitute Yassine Jbira with 15 minutes…
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Muric strikes late as Floriana rescue point against Ħamrun Spartans
Floriana came from behind to earn a 1-1 draw against Ħamrun Spartans, with substitute Robert Muric scoring 16 minutes from time to deny the Spartans their first victory of the VBET Malta Premier League campaign. Ħamrun had started the match strongly and took a deserved lead through Marcelo after 17 minutes. Floriana gradually grew into…
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Floriana make it two wins from two with victory over Sliema Wanderers
Floriana registered their second successive victory in the VBET Malta Premier as they defeated Old Firm rivals Sliema Wanderers 2-0. The Greens produced another solid and clinical performance to maintain their perfect start to the season, collecting six points from their opening two matches without conceding a goal. For Sliema, however, it was another disappointing…
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Floriana open title defence with convincing win over Birżebbuġa
Floriana made a flawless start to the defence of their Malta Premier title with a convincing 3-0 victory over newly promoted BirżebbuÄ¡a St Peter’s at the Centenary Stadium. The champions had to withstand an energetic opening from BirżebbuÄ¡a, who impressed during their first appearance in the Premier League and pressed Floriana high up the pitch.…
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VBET Malta Premier returns with champions Floriana facing newcomers Birżebbuġa St Peter’s
Local football returns this weekend with the VBET Malta Premier, with the new season getting underway with a meeting between newly promoted BirżebbuÄ¡a St Peter’s and reigning champions Floriana. A day before the opening match of the new campaign, representatives of both clubs met the media to discuss the fixture and their expectations for the…
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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,…
