Tag: Valletta FC
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Bruno Gomes hat-trick sends Valletta top of the Premier League
Valletta moved to the top of the VBET Malta Premier standings after Brazilian striker Bruno Gomes scored a hat-trick in a convincing 3-0 victory over Birżebbuġa St Peter’s at the Tony Bezzina Stadium on Saturday. The Citizens returned to winning ways following their 2-2 draw against Balzan, while Birżebbuġa remained rooted to the bottom of…
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Valletta beat Floriana to lift BOV Super Cup for 14th time
Valletta claimed the BOV Super Cup for the 14th time in their history after defeating rivals Floriana 2-0 at the National Stadium on Monday evening. An Amar Drina own goal gave the Lilywhites a first-half advantage before Andrea Zammit doubled their lead after the break, shortly after Floriana had been reduced to ten men following…
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Valletta bounce back with convincing victory over Hibernians
Valletta returned to winning ways with a deserved 2-0 victory over Hibernians at the Tony Bezzina Stadium, producing an impressive response following last week’s defeat to Marsaxlokk. Thane Micallef’s side controlled proceedings for long stretches and struck through Emmanuel Mbende early in the first half before Brandon Paiber sealed the three points with a superb…
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Arias brace sends Marsaxlokk top after victory over Valletta
A brace by Ulises Arias handed Marsaxlokk a 2-1 victory over Valletta on Friday night, sending the Southseasiders to the top of the VBET Malta Premier League table. Marsaxlokk maintained their unbeaten start to the season, having previously drawn with Balzan and defeated Hibernians. Valletta, meanwhile, suffered their first defeat after opening the campaign with…
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Valletta cruise past Gżira United to maintain perfect start
Valletta maintained their 100 per cent record in the VBET Malta Premier after overcoming Gżira United with a 3-0 victory. The final scoreline, however, did not tell the full story of a match in which Gżira held the upper hand for much of the first half and created the better opportunities. Valletta struggled to establish…
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Valletta fight back twice before late goals seal win over Żabbar
Valletta came from behind twice before scoring twice in the closing stages to beat Żabbar St Patrick 4-2 in an entertaining encounter at the Tony Bezzina Stadium, earning their first three points of the season. Thane Micallef handed starts to summer recruits Manuel Morello and Alex Tanque, while Petar Sekulovic and Bruno Gomes were named…
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Valletta fall to Raków after missed penalty in Conference League opener
Valletta will head into next week’s second leg of their UEFA Conference League second qualifying round tie with work to do after suffering a 3-1 defeat to Polish side Raków Częstochowa in the first leg. Despite the scoreline, the Citizens can take plenty of encouragement from an impressive display against one of the competition’s strongest…
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Valletta return to European stage with tough Raków challenge
Valletta FC will make their long-awaited return to European football this evening when they take on Polish side Raków Częstochowa in the first leg of the UEFA Conference League second qualifying round at the Miejski Stadion, with kick-off scheduled for 6.30pm. The Citizens secured their place back in UEFA club competition after lifting the FA…
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Malta FA confirms investigation into alleged attempt to manipulate FA Trophy Final
The Malta Football Association has confirmed that its Integrity Officer received a joint report from Gżira United and Valletta FC regarding an alleged attempt to influence the outcome of the FA Trophy Final. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Malta FA said the case was immediately referred to the Executive Police for further investigation.…
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Premier League player arrested over alleged attempt to fix FA Trophy Final
A Premier League footballer has been arrested and is being held in custody after allegedly attempting to bribe a Gżira United player ahead of last Saturday’s FA Trophy final against Valletta. The final, played at the National Stadium, ended with Valletta securing a 2-1 victory over Gżira United. According to information obtained, a Gżira United…
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Valletta fight back to lift 15th FA Trophy
Valletta FC produced a spirited second-half comeback to defeat Gżira United 2-1 and clinch the Meridianbet FA Trophy for the 15th time in the club’s history on Saturday at the National Stadium. The Citizens overturned a first-half deficit with two quick goals after the break to seal silverware and end their season on a high…
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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…