Tag: Floriana
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Cagey Floriana–Valletta derby ends goalless as rivals cancel each other out
Floriana and Valletta shared the spoils in a tightly contested derby that ultimately failed to produce a breakthrough, as the two traditional rivals settled for a goalless draw at the Tony Bezzina Stadium. Although recent meetings between the two sides have delivered plenty of drama, this encounter never quite lived up to expectations. Clear-cut chances…
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Gżira United maintain perfect Closing Round Record with win Over Birkirkara; Floriana bounce back from 27-second shock to beat Mosta
Gżira United maintained their perfect start to the Closing Round after seeing off Birkirkara in the rescheduled clash at the Victor Tedesco Stadium. The encounter had originally been set for Friday evening but was pushed to Sunday following a technical problem with one of the goalposts at the venue. The Maroons delivered another solid performance…
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Opening Round Showdown: Floriana and Ħamrun Spartans Set for Title-Deciding Final Day
The battle for the Opening Round title of the Malta Premier League will go down to the wire on Saturday, with league leaders Floriana and reigning champions Ħamrun Spartans locked in a thrilling head-to-head on the final day of the Top Six. Floriana, who are still coming to terms with Wednesday’s 2–0 defeat to the…
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Floriana extend lead with hard-fought win over ten-man Sliema
Floriana strengthened their grip at the top of the table after securing a 2–1 victory over Sliema Wanderers, scoring twice in the first half to overcome the challenge of their rivals, who were reduced to ten men before the break. The Greens took an early initiative and were rewarded on 14 minutes when referee Matthew…
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Floriana defeat Marsaxlokk to reclaim Top Spot in Premier Top Six
Floriana reclaimed first place in the YoHealth Malta Premier Top Six after a disciplined 2–1 victory over Marsaxlokk at the National Stadium. It was another composed and organised display from the Greens, who once again demonstrated their ability to control matches with efficiency and structure. Midfielders Dunstan Vella and Jake Grech were central to Floriana’s…
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Champions Ħamrun Spartans set for derby clash with Valletta as Top Six Fixtures announced
The eagerly anticipated fixtures for the final phase of the Opening Round of the YoHealth Malta Premier League were officially announced on Friday — and football fans are in for some thrilling matchups. Defending champions Ħamrun Spartans will open their Top Six campaign with a fiery derby clash against neighbouring rivals Valletta, while current leaders…
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Ħamrun Spartans and Floriana battle for top spot with crucial victories
The race for the YoHealth Malta Premier League leadership intensified this weekend as both Ħamrun Spartans and Floriana claimed vital wins to continue their strong starts to the season. Ħamrun’s convincing 2-0 triumph over Hibernians briefly sent them to the summit, only for Floriana to reclaim top spot with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Mosta.…
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Floriana climb to second with victory over Żabbar St Patrick, Valletta cruise past Mosta
Floriana continued their strong run of form with a well-earned win over Żabbar St Patrick in challenging, rain-soaked conditions at the Tony Bezzina Stadium. The three points were crucial for the Greens, who now sit second in the standings, just a single point behind league leaders Hibernians. Early Breakthrough for Floriana The heavy downpour made…
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Floriana bounce back with statement win over Marsaxlokk, Gzira hold Ħamrun
Floriana responded in perfect fashion to their recent derby defeat to Valletta, producing a 2-1 victory over former league leaders Marsaxlokk at the Tony Bezzina Stadium. The Greens delivered a commanding performance, controlling much of the game and showing resilience and determination to return to winning ways after a tough loss to their rivals. Fast…
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Areias strike Keeps Floriana perfect against Tarxien
Floriana maintained their 100% start to the season after edging past Tarxien Rainbows 1-0 at the Tony Bezzina Stadium. The decisive moment came in the 36th minute, when Rui Areias pounced on a low cross from Flavio Teixeira to flick the ball beyond Andrea Cassar. It was a deserved breakthrough after the Greens had dominated…
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Man dies after being crushed by driverless bus at Park & Ride in Floriana
A 63-year-old man from Naxxar tragically lost his life earlier today following a workplace-related accident at the Park & Ride facility in Floriana. The incident occurred at approximately 1:45pm when authorities were alerted to a man who had sustained serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle. Police rushed to the scene, where initial investigations…
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UPDATED: German woman dies after being hit by car in Floriana
UPDATED: Police have confirmed that the 57-year-old German woman who was struck by a vehicle on Xatt Pinto, Floriana, on 19th June, has sadly passed away at Mater Dei Hospital. The Magisterial inquiry and police investigations are still ongoing. A 57-year-old German woman is in critical condition following a traffic accident that occurred earlier this…
