2008–09 Maltese FA Trophy

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2008–09 Maltese FA Trophy
Tournament details
CountryMalta
Defending champions Birkirkara
Final positions
Champions Sliema Wanderers (20th title)
Runner-up Valletta
  2007–08
2009–10  

The 2008–09 Maltese FA Trophy was the 71st season since its establishment. It features 20 teams from Maltese Premier League and First Division. The competition started on 25 October 2008 and ended on 30 May 2009 with the Final.

Contents

Birkirkara were the defending champions, but were eliminated in the semi-finals by Valletta.

Results

When the draw was conducted four teams received a bye to the Quarterfinals. Birkirkara received a bye because they won the 2007–08 Maltese FA Trophy. Other three teams qualifying directly to the Quarterfinals are Valletta, Marsaxlokk and Sliema Wanderers, for being (except Birkirkara) three best-placed teams in last year's Premier League.

First round

In the First Round entered Premier League teams placed 4th to 10th and 10 First Division teams. The matches were played on 25, 26 October, 1 and 2 November 2008.

Team 1 Score Team 2
25 October 2008
Mosta 0–2 Vittoriosa Stars
St. Patrick 3–2 Senglea Athletic
26 October 2008
Tarxien Rainbows 4–2 Mqabba
Dingli Swallows 0–3 Floriana
1 November 2008
Hibernians 2–0 St. George's
Rabat Ajax 1–3 Ħamrun Spartans
2 November 2008
Msida St. Joseph 3–0 San Gwann
Pietà Hotspurs 1–3 Qormi

Second round

In this round entered winners from the previous round. The matches were played on 8 and 9 November 2008.

Team 1 Score Team 2
8 November 2008
Tarxien Rainbows 4–2 (a.e.t.) Msida St. Joseph
Hibernians 3–0 Vittoriosa Stars
9 November 2008
St. Patrick 0–1 Floriana
Qormi 1–2 Ħamrun Spartans

Quarter-finals

In this round entered winners from the previous round and four teams that had received a bye. The matches were played on 7 February 2009. All 8 teams from this round were from the Premier League. Marsaxlokk, Birkirkara, Valletta and Sliema won their ties and advanced to the semifinals.

7 February 2009 Sliema Wanderers 1–0 Hibernians Ħamrun
15:00 Woods Soccerball shade.svg11' Report Stadium: Victor Tedesco Stadium
Referee: Marco Borg (MFA)
7 February 2009 Tarxien Rainbows 1–2 Birkirkara Paola
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Triganza Soccerball shade.svg26'
Stadium: Hibernians Ground
Referee: Adrian Azzopardi (MFA)
7 February 2009 Hamrun Spartans 2–3 Marsaxlokk Ta' Qali
15:00 Comvalius Soccerball shade.svg79' (pen.)
Spiteri Soccerball shade.svg89'
Report Pereira Soccerball shade.svg14'
Kokavessis Soccerball shade.svg25', 47'
Stadium: Ta' Qali National Stadium
Referee: Andre Arciola (MFA)
7 February 2009 Floriana 2–2 (a.e.t.)
(1–4 p)
Valletta Ta' Qali
17:00 Doffo Soccerball shade.svg2' (pen.)
Dimech Soccerball shade.svg104' (o.g.)
Report Massaro Soccerball shade.svg90+5', 92'Stadium: Ta' Qali National Stadium
Referee: Alan Mario Sant (MFA)
Penalties
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Briffa Soccerball shade cross.svg
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Soccerball shad check.svg Massaro
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Soccerball shad check.svg Pace

Semi-finals

The matches were played on 7 and 8 March 2009. Holders Birkirkara met the same team they met the previous year, Valletta. But this time they lost and it was Valletta who reached the final. In the other semifinal Sliema beat Marsaxlokk 4–3 on penalties after the match finished in a 1–1 draw.

7 March 2009 Valletta 2–0 Birkirkara Ta' Qali
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Priso Soccerball shade.svg50'
Report Stadium: Ta' Qali National Stadium
Referee: Adrian Azzopardi (MFA)

Final

The final was played on 29 May 2009.

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