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===Quarterfinals===
===Quarter-finals===
In this round entered the winners from the previous round and the four teams that had received a bye. The matches were played on 12 and 13 April 2008.
In this round entered the winners from the previous round and the four teams that had received a bye. The matches were played on 12 and 13 April 2008.


[[Dingli Swallows]] was the only team from the [[2007–08 Maltese First Division|First Division]]. They played against [[Hamrun Spartans F.C.|Hamrun Spartans]] and lost 3-1. The other three ties were all contested between [[2007–08 Maltese Premier League|Premier League]] teams. They all finished 2-1 in favour of [[Valletta F.C.|Valletta]], [[Floriana F.C.|Floriana]] and [[Birkirkara F.C.|Birkirkara]] who beat [[Hibernians F.C.|Hibernians]], [[Sliema Wanderers F.C.|Sliema Wanderers]] and [[Marsaxlokk F.C.|Marsaxlokk]] respectively. [[Hibernians F.C.|Hibernians]] were the defending champions.
[[Dingli Swallows]] was the only team from the [[2007–08 Maltese First Division|First Division]]. They played against [[Hamrun Spartans F.C.|Hamrun Spartans]] and lost 3-1. The other three ties were all contested between [[2007–08 Maltese Premier League|Premier League]] teams. They all finished 2-1 in favour of [[Valletta F.C.|Valletta]], [[Floriana F.C.|Floriana]] and [[Birkirkara F.C.|Birkirkara]] who beat [[Hibernians F.C.|Hibernians]], [[Sliema Wanderers F.C.|Sliema Wanderers]] and [[Marsaxlokk F.C.|Marsaxlokk]] respectively. [[Hibernians F.C.|Hibernians]] were the defending champions.


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|team2=[[Dingli Swallows]]
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|goals1=[[Gaetan Spiteri|Spiteri]] {{goal|30||53||90}}
|goals1=[[Gaetan Spiteri|Spiteri]] {{goal|30||53||90}}
|goals2=[[Jeremy Agius|J.Agius]] {{goal|19}}
|goals2=[[Jeremy Agius|J.Agius]] {{goal|19}}
|stadium=[[Ta' Qali Stadium]], [[Ta' Qali]]
|stadium=[[Ta' Qali National Stadium]]
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|attendance=
|attendance=
|referee=Anton Zammit ([[Malta Football Association|MFA]]) }}
|referee=Anton Zammit ([[Malta Football Association|MFA]])
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|date=12 April 2008
|date=12 April 2008
|time=17:00
|time=17:00
|team1=[[Hibernians F.C.|Hibernians]]
|team1='''[[Hibernians F.C.|Hibernians]]'''
|score=1 – 2
|score=1–2
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|report=[http://www.maltafootball.com/reports/080412.shtml (Report)]
|team2=[[Valletta F.C.|Valletta]]
|team2=[[Valletta F.C.|Valletta]]
|goals1=[[Terence Scerri|Scerri]] {{goal|67}}
|goals1=[[Terence Scerri|Scerri]] {{goal|67}}
|goals2=[[Frank Temile|Temile]] {{goal|45}}<br />[[Gilbert Agius|G.Agius]] {{goal|87}}
|goals2=[[Frank Temile|Temile]] {{goal|45}}<br />[[Gilbert Agius|G.Agius]] {{goal|87}}
|stadium=[[Ta' Qali Stadium]], [[Ta' Qali]]
|stadium=[[Ta' Qali National Stadium]]
|location=[[Ta' Qali]]
|attendance=
|attendance=
|referee=Adrian Azzopardi ([[Malta Football Association|MFA]]) }}
|referee=Adrian Azzopardi ([[Malta Football Association|MFA]])
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|date=13 April 2008
|date=13 April 2008
|time=15:00
|time=15:00
|team1=[[Floriana F.C.|Floriana]]
|team1=[[Floriana F.C.|Floriana]]
|score=2 &ndash; 1
|score=2–1
|report=[http://www.maltafootball.com/reports/080413.shtml (Report)]
|report=[http://www.maltafootball.com/reports/080413.shtml (Report)]
|team2=[[Sliema Wanderers F.C.|Sliema Wanderers]]
|team2='''[[Sliema Wanderers F.C.|Sliema Wanderers]]'''
|goals1=[[Ryan Darmanin|R.Darmanin]] {{goal|61}}<br />[[Manolito Micallef|M.Micallef]] {{goal|65}}
|goals1=[[Ryan Darmanin|R.Darmanin]] {{goal|61}}<br />[[Manolito Micallef|M.Micallef]] {{goal|65}}
|goals2=[[Etienne Barbara|E.Barbara]] {{goal|51}}
|goals2=[[Etienne Barbara|E.Barbara]] {{goal|51}}
|stadium=[[Ta' Qali Stadium]], [[Ta' Qali]]
|stadium=[[Ta' Qali National Stadium]]
|location=[[Ta' Qali]]
|attendance=
|attendance=
|referee=Adrian Casha ([[Malta Football Association|MFA]]) }}
|referee=Adrian Casha ([[Malta Football Association|MFA]])
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|date=13 April 2008
|date=13 April 2008
|time=17:00
|time=17:00
|team1=[[Marsaxlokk F.C.|Marsaxlokk]]
|team1='''[[Marsaxlokk F.C.|Marsaxlokk]]'''
|score=1 &ndash; 2
|score=1–2
|report=[http://www.maltafootball.com/reports/080413.shtml (Report)]
|report=[http://www.maltafootball.com/reports/080413.shtml (Report)]
|team2=[[Birkirkara F.C.|Birkirkara]]
|team2=[[Birkirkara F.C.|Birkirkara]]
|goals1=[[Carlo Mamo|C.Mamo]] {{goal|1}}
|goals1=[[Carlo Mamo|C.Mamo]] {{goal|1}}
|goals2=[[Amed Davy Sylla|Sylla]] {{goal|52}}<br />[[Jean Pierre Mifsud Triganza|Mifsud Triganza]] {{goal|70}}
|goals2=[[Amed Davy Sylla|Sylla]] {{goal|52}}<br />[[Jean Pierre Mifsud Triganza|Mifsud Triganza]] {{goal|70}}
|stadium=[[Ta' Qali Stadium]], [[Ta' Qali]]
|stadium=[[Ta' Qali National Stadium]]
|location=[[Ta' Qali]]
|attendance=
|attendance=
|referee=Marco Borg ([[Malta Football Association|MFA]]) }}
|referee=Marco Borg ([[Malta Football Association|MFA]])
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===Semifinals===
===Semi-finals===
The winners from the Quarterfinals entered the Semifinals. The matches were played on 19 and 20 May 2008.
The winners from the Quarterfinals entered the Semifinals. The matches were played on 19 and 20 May 2008.


Both semifinals finished 4-2 in favour of [[Hamrun Spartans F.C.|Hamrun Spartans]], who beat [[Floriana F.C.|Floriana]], and [[Birkirkara F.C.|Birkirkara]], who beat [[Valletta F.C.|Valletta]].
Both semifinals finished 4-2 in favour of [[Hamrun Spartans F.C.|Hamrun Spartans]], who beat [[Floriana F.C.|Floriana]], and [[Birkirkara F.C.|Birkirkara]], who beat [[Valletta F.C.|Valletta]].


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|date=19 May 2008
|date=19 May 2008
|time=17:00
|time=17:00
|team1=[[Hamrun Spartans F.C.|Hamrun Spartans]]
|team1=[[Hamrun Spartans F.C.|Hamrun Spartans]]
|score=4 &ndash; 2
|score=4–2
|report=[http://www.maltafootball.com/reports/080519.shtml (Report)]
|report=[http://www.maltafootball.com/reports/080519.shtml (Report)]
|team2=[[Floriana F.C.|Floriana]]
|team2='''[[Floriana F.C.|Floriana]]'''
|goals1=[[Steven Meilak|S.Meilak]] {{goal|25}}<br />[[Alfred Effiong|A.Effiong]] {{goal|29}}<br />[[Gaetan Spiteri|Spiteri]] {{goal|33}}<br />[[Ryan Fenech|R.Fenech]] {{goal|75|pen.}}
|goals1=[[Steven Meilak|S.Meilak]] {{goal|25}}<br />[[Alfred Effiong|A.Effiong]] {{goal|29}}<br />[[Gaetan Spiteri|Spiteri]] {{goal|33}}<br />[[Ryan Fenech|R.Fenech]] {{goal|75|pen.}}
|goals2=[[Mauro Brincat|M.Brincat]] {{goal|45}}<br />[[Ryan Darmanin|R.Darmanin]] {{goal|64}}
|goals2=[[Mauro Brincat|M.Brincat]] {{goal|45}}<br />[[Ryan Darmanin|R.Darmanin]] {{goal|64}}
|stadium=[[Ta' Qali Stadium]], [[Ta' Qali]]
|stadium=[[Ta' Qali National Stadium]]
|location=[[Ta' Qali]]
|attendance=
|attendance=
|referee=Chris Lautier ([[Malta Football Association|MFA]]) }}
|referee=Chris Lautier ([[Malta Football Association|MFA]])
}}
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|date=20 May 2008
|date=20 May 2008
|time=17:00
|time=17:00
|team1=[[Birkirkara F.C.|Birkirkara]]
|team1=[[Birkirkara F.C.|Birkirkara]]
|score=4 &ndash; 2
|score=4–2
|report=[http://www.maltafootball.com/reports/080520.shtml (Report)]
|report=[http://www.maltafootball.com/reports/080520.shtml (Report)]
|team2=[[Valletta F.C.|Valletta]]
|team2='''[[Valletta F.C.|Valletta]]'''
|goals1=[[Amed Davy Sylla|Sylla]] {{goal|42}} {{goal|51}}<br />[[Alan Tabone|A.Tabone]] {{goal|61}}<br />[[George Mallia|G.Mallia]] {{goal|68}}
|goals1=[[Amed Davy Sylla|Sylla]] {{goal|42}} {{goal|51}}<br />[[Alan Tabone|A.Tabone]] {{goal|61}}<br />[[George Mallia|G.Mallia]] {{goal|68}}
|goals2=[[Omar Sebastián Monesterolo|Monesterolo]] {{goal|19}}<br />[[Josef Mifsud|J.Mifsud]] {{goal|73}}
|goals2=[[Omar Sebastián Monesterolo|Monesterolo]] {{goal|19}}<br />[[Josef Mifsud|J.Mifsud]] {{goal|73}}
|stadium=[[Ta' Qali Stadium]], [[Ta' Qali]]
|stadium=[[Ta' Qali National Stadium]]
|location=[[Ta' Qali]]
|attendance=
|attendance=
|referee=Joe Attard ([[Malta Football Association|MFA]]) }}
|referee=Joe Attard ([[Malta Football Association|MFA]])
}}


===Final===
===Final===
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|time=17:00
|time=17:00
|team1=[[Birkirkara F.C.|Birkirkara]]
|team1=[[Birkirkara F.C.|Birkirkara]]
|score=2 &ndash; 1
|score=2–1
|report=[http://www.maltafootball.com/reports/080524.shtml (Report)]
|report=[http://www.maltafootball.com/reports/080524.shtml (Report)]
|team2=[[Hamrun Spartans F.C.|Hamrun]]
|team2=[[Hamrun Spartans F.C.|Hamrun]]
|goals1=[[Michael Galea|M.Galea]] {{goal|58||90}}
|goals1=[[Michael Galea|M.Galea]] {{goal|58||90}}
|goals2=[[Ryan Fenech|R.Fenech]] {{goal|65}}
|goals2=[[Ryan Fenech|R.Fenech]] {{goal|65}}
|stadium=[[Ta' Qali Stadium]], [[Ta' Qali]]
|stadium=[[Ta' Qali National Stadium]], [[Ta' Qali]]
|attendance=
|attendance=
|referee=Anton Zammit ([[Malta Football Association|MFA]]) }}
|referee=Anton Zammit ([[Malta Football Association|MFA]])
}}


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Revision as of 11:33, 11 August 2022

2007–08 Maltese FA Trophy
Tournament details
Country Malta
Defending championsHibernians
Final positions
ChampionsBirkirkara (4 Times)
Runner-upHamrun Spartans

The 2007–08 Maltese FA Trophy (known as U*BET FA Trophy for sponsorship reasons) was the 70th season since its establishment. It featured 20 teams from Maltese Premier League and First Division. The competition started on 3 November 2007 and ended on 24 May 2008 with the final, which Birkirkara F.C. won 2–1 against Hamrun Spartans.

Hibernians were the defending champions, but were eliminated in the quarterfinals by Valletta.

Calendar

Round Date Matches Clubs New entries this round
First Round 3,4,10,11 November 2007 8 20 → 12 16
Second Round 1 March 2008 4 12 → 8 none
Quarter Finals 12 April 2008 4 8 → 4 4
Semi Finals 19 May 2008 2 4 → 2 none
Final 24 May 2008 1 2 → 1 none

Results

When the draw was conducted four teams received a bye to the Quarterfinals. Hibernians received a bye because they won the 2006–07 Maltese FA Trophy. Other three teams who received a bye directly to the Quarterfinals were Birkirkara, Marsaxlokk and Sliema Wanderers, for being three best-placed teams in previous 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 3, 4, 10 and 11 November 2007.

Team 1  Score  Team 2
Valletta 4–0 St. Patrick
St. Georges 2–3 Pieta Hotspurs
Mqabba 3–2 Vittoriosa
Mosta 0–2 Hamrun
Qormi 1–5 Tarxien
Marsa 0–7 Dingli Swallows
Floriana 7–1 Mellieha
Senglea Athletics 4–3 (a.e.t.) Msida St.Joseph

Second Round

In this round entered winners from the previous round. The matches were played on 1 and 2 March 2008

Team 1  Score  Team 2
Valletta 5–0 Tarxien Rainbows
Hamrun Spartans 1–0 Pieta Hotspurs
Mqabba 0–1 Dingli Swallows
Floriana 3–2 (a.e.t.) Senglea Athletics

Quarter-finals

In this round entered the winners from the previous round and the four teams that had received a bye. The matches were played on 12 and 13 April 2008.

Dingli Swallows was the only team from the First Division. They played against Hamrun Spartans and lost 3-1. The other three ties were all contested between Premier League teams. They all finished 2-1 in favour of Valletta, Floriana and Birkirkara who beat Hibernians, Sliema Wanderers and Marsaxlokk respectively. Hibernians were the defending champions.

12 April 2008 Hamrun Spartans 3–1Dingli SwallowsTa' Qali
15:00 Spiteri 30', 53', 90' (Report) J.Agius 19' Stadium: Ta' Qali National Stadium
Referee: Anton Zammit (MFA)
12 April 2008 Hibernians1–2 Valletta Ta' Qali
17:00 Scerri 67' (Report) Temile 45'
G.Agius 87'		 Stadium: Ta' Qali National Stadium
Referee: Adrian Azzopardi (MFA)
13 April 2008 Floriana 2–1Sliema WanderersTa' Qali
15:00 R.Darmanin 61'
M.Micallef 65'		 (Report) E.Barbara 51' Stadium: Ta' Qali National Stadium
Referee: Adrian Casha (MFA)
13 April 2008 Marsaxlokk1–2 Birkirkara Ta' Qali
17:00 C.Mamo 1' (Report) Sylla 52'
Mifsud Triganza 70'		 Stadium: Ta' Qali National Stadium
Referee: Marco Borg (MFA)

Semi-finals

The winners from the Quarterfinals entered the Semifinals. The matches were played on 19 and 20 May 2008.

Both semifinals finished 4-2 in favour of Hamrun Spartans, who beat Floriana, and Birkirkara, who beat Valletta.

19 May 2008 Hamrun Spartans 4–2FlorianaTa' Qali
17:00 S.Meilak 25'
A.Effiong 29'
Spiteri 33'
R.Fenech 75' (pen.)		 (Report) M.Brincat 45'
R.Darmanin 64'		 Stadium: Ta' Qali National Stadium
Referee: Chris Lautier (MFA)
20 May 2008 Birkirkara 4–2VallettaTa' Qali
17:00 Sylla 42' 51'
A.Tabone 61'
G.Mallia 68'		 (Report) Monesterolo 19'
J.Mifsud 73'		 Stadium: Ta' Qali National Stadium
Referee: Joe Attard (MFA)

Final

The Final was played on 24 May and was contested between Birkirkara and Hamrun Spartans. Michael Galea opened the scoring for Birkirkara but Hamrun Spartans levelled matters through Ryan Fenech but Michael Galea scored his 2nd to give Birkirkara the trophy.

Birkirkara2–1Hamrun
M.Galea 58', 90' (Report) R.Fenech 65'
Referee: Anton Zammit (MFA)
Birkirkara
Hamrun Spartans

Top scorers

Scorer Goals Team
Malta Gaetan Spiteri 5 Hamrun Spartans
Nigeria Uchenna Anyanwu 4 Dingli Swallows
Republic of the Congo Yannick Bolasie Floriana
Ivory Coast Amed Davy Sylla 3 Birkirkara
Nigeria Anthony Ewurum Senglea Athletics
Nigeria Frank Temile Valletta
Argentina Omar Sebastián Monesterolo Valletta
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