Tag: Gzira United
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Valletta, Gżira United set for FA Trophy Final showdown
Valletta FC and Gżira United are set to battle for silverware on Saturday when they meet in the 88th edition of the Meridianbet FA Trophy Final at the National Stadium. The showpiece clash, which kicks off at 4pm, will see two of Maltese football’s most historic clubs aiming to end their campaigns on a high…
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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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Gżira United Reach FA Trophy Final After Extra-Time Drama Against Naxxar
Gżira United FC will feature in the FA Trophy final for the first time since their historic 1973 triumph, when they defeated Birkirkara FC 2–0 in a second replay after two goalless draws. Their latest success came at the expense of Naxxar Lions FC, who were aiming to reach their first-ever FA Trophy final. Naxxar…
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Sliema Wanderers victory over Gżira not enough to secure Top 6 place
Sliema Wanderers ended the league phase of the YoHealth Malta Premier Closing Round with a 2–1 victory over neighbours Gżira United, but the result was not enough to secure a place in the Top 6. The match, played at the Victor Tedesco Stadium on Saturday, saw Sliema produce a solid performance. However, despite collecting all…
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Meridianbet FA Trophy: Gżira United edge Mosta in thriller to reach semi-finals
Gżira United secured their place in the Meridianbet FA Trophy semi-finals following a dramatic 2–1 victory over Mosta in a fiercely contested encounter. The Maroons signalled their intentions early. After just 12 minutes, Brooklyn Borg slipped a perfectly weighted pass through to Andrew Borg, who raced clear on goal. However, Mosta goalkeeper Jorgen Demba stood…
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Naxxar Hit Four to Deepen Gżira Woes as Sliema Hold Birkirkara
Naxxar Lions inflicted a third consecutive league defeat on Gżira United after a dramatic 4–2 victory at the Victor Tedesco Stadium, a result that lifts them to seventh place in the YoHealth Malta Premier Closing Round standings. Lions Show Resilience Naxxar made the brighter start and went ahead on 18 minutes when Vitinho unleashed a…
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Valletta return to winning ways with 2-0 victory over Gżira United
Valletta bounced back from their recent defeat to Birkirkara with a composed 2-0 win over Gżira United in the YoHealth Malta Premier League at the National Stadium. Still smarting from their 1-0 loss last time out, the Citizens produced a disciplined and clinical display to secure three valuable points that move them closer to 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…
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Spartans held by stubborn Gżira as goalless draw keeps Maroons top
Ħamrun Spartans were left frustrated after failing to find a way past a disciplined Gżira United side, with the clash at the Victor Tedesco Stadium ending in a goalless draw. The point was enough for Gżira United to move one point clear at the summit of the standings on 10 points, while the reigning champions…
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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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Maxuell ‘Samurai’ Maia Hat-Trick powers Gżira United to dominant win over Marsaxlokk
Gżira United launched their Closing Round campaign in spectacular style on Sunday, securing a convincing 3-0 victory against Marsaxlokk at the Centenary Stadium. The star of the match was Brazilian forward Maxuell ‘Samurai’ Maia, who netted a clinical hat-trick to ensure the Maroons started the second half of the Premier League season on the strongest possible footing. Following…
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Naxxar and Gzira come back from behind to record crucial wins in YoHealth Malta Premier
Winston Muscat could not have asked for a better start to life as Naxxar Lions coach after guiding his side to a thrilling 3–2 victory over neighbours Mosta in a pulsating YoHealth Malta Premier Bottom Six derby. Appointed earlier this week following the departure of George Vella, Muscat knew that only a win would keep…
