In a high-scoring clash in the seventh round of the Malta Veterans Premier League, Floriana overcame MFPA with an emphatic 11-5 victory, narrowing the gap at the top of the table. The Greens came out motivated and quickly established a strong lead, maintaining control despite efforts from MFPA to respond.

Bojan Kaljevic, Diego Fernando Pereira, and Firas Aboulezz were the standout performers for Floriana, each scoring a hat-trick, while Ryan Darmanin added a brace to secure the commanding win. MFPA managed to score through Stanimir Miloskovic, Mark Zammit, Alexander Marinkovic, Alexander Ribic, and Carlo Mamo, but the deficit proved too large to overcome.

Despite the setback, MFPA remain at the top of the league standings with 16 points, though Floriana have closed in and now sit just one point behind. The match was officiated by Paul Apap.

Gżira United Veterans delivered a thrilling 6-5 win against Luxol St Andrew’s, moving closer to the top teams in the standings. The contest was tightly fought, with Luxol St Andrew’s putting up strong resistance, but Gżira United managed to edge out their opponents in a competitive encounter.

Kurt Magro led the scoring for Gżira with a hat-trick, complemented by goals from Sebastian Nayar, Romeu Romao, and Ian Zammit. For Luxol St Andrew’s, Emerson Amaira scored twice, with Gary Inguanez, Karl Sacco, and Glenn Bonello also on the scoresheet. Igor Kankaras officiated the match.

Birkirkara St Helen’s recorded a 5-3 victory over Hibernians, bouncing back after recent results. Federico Marine and Christian Caruana both scored two goals each, with Daniel Scerri adding another for Birkirkara. Hibernians’ efforts came from Dylan Mercieca (brace) and Clayton Micallef Vassallo. Igor Kankaras was again in charge of officiating.

Rabat Veterans produced a commanding 7-0 win over Żurrieq Wolves, dominating from start to finish. Adam Smeir led the scoring with a hat-trick, Andre Scicluna added a brace, and Luke Portelli and Andy Mangion completed the scoring. Paul Apap oversaw the match.

STANDINGS – MALTA VETERANS PREMIER LEAGUE

MFPA 16, Floriana 15, Gżira United 13, Luxol St Andrew’s 12, Hibernians 10, Birkirkara St Helen’s 7, Rabat Veterans 6, Żurrieq Wolves 3.

MFPA strengthened their position at the top of the Malta Veterans Premier League standings after defeating Luxol St Andrew’s 13–5.

The Malta Football Players Association side delivered a strong performance throughout the match, while their opponents were somewhat affected by the absence of a number of players.

Alexander Ribic stood out for MFPA after scoring seven goals, while Stanimir Miloskovic added four more. Jonathan Bondin and Emanuel Sevasta also got on the scoresheet for the winning side.

Luxol St Andrew’s goals came through a hat-trick by Dylan Musu and two goals by Karl Sacco.

The referee for the match was Jonathan Balzan.

Meanwhile, Rabat Veterans earned their first three points of the season following an 8–4 victory over reigning champions Gżira United.

The Rabat side showed great determination to get something from the match, with Gżira appearing somewhat unsettled by their opponents’ quick attacking play.

Andy Mangion scored a hat-trick for Rabat, while Adam Wingfield and Adam Smeir each netted twice. Pio Schiriha also scored an own goal.

For Gżira United, Sebastian Nayar scored two goals, with Kevin Sammut and Ian Zammit adding to the scoreline.

The referee was Jonathan Balzan.

STANDINGS – MALTA VETERANS PREMIER LEAGUE
MFPA 16, Luxol St Andrew’s, Floriana 12, Gżira United, Hibernians 10, Birkirkara St Helen’s 4, Żurrieq Wolves, Rabat Veterans 3

Floriana climbed to second place in the standings after defeating Birkirkara St Helen’s 10–6. As the scoreline suggests, it was an open and fast-paced encounter with plenty of goals, with the Greens ultimately coming out on top.

Bojan Kaljevic continued his fine form by scoring four goals, while Diego Fernando Pereira added a hat-trick. Gilbert Scerri netted twice and Dylan Grima also found the back of the net for the Floriana veterans.

Birkirkara remained competitive throughout the match thanks to a hat-trick from Federico Marine, as well as goals by Herbert Spiteri, Jonathan Xerri and Daniel Scerri.

The referee was Paul Apap.

Hibernians secured their third win of the season with a 6–3 victory over Żurrieq Wolves. This result lifted the Paolites to ten points in the standings, level with Gżira United.

Daniel Fodermayer scored a hat-trick for the Paola-based side, Luke Satariano struck twice, and Ilia Nazarov added another goal.

Żurrieq’s goals came from Kevin Vella, Alex Muscat and Mario Camilleri.

The referee for this match was Mario Apap.

Meanwhile, the fixtures between Rabat and Gżira, and MFPA against Luxol, were postponed due to the adverse weather conditions that affected the Maltese islands earlier this week.

Standings – Malta Veterans Premier League
MFPA 13 pts; Luxol St Andrew’s, Floriana 12; Gżira United, Hibernians 10; Birkirkara St Helen’s 4; Żurrieq Wolves 3; Rabat Veterans 0.

The Malta Football Players Association (MFPA) continued their impressive run in the Malta Veterans Premier League, recording their fourth consecutive win of the season with a 5-3 victory over Rabat Veterans.

It was not an easy game for MFPA, as the Rabat side showed strong determination, but they were unable to take any points from the match. George Frendo scored twice for MFPA, while Thomas Paris, Alexander Ribic, and Jonathan Bondin also found the net. For Rabat, Andre Scicluna scored a brace and Andy Mangion added another. The match was refereed by Paul Apap.

In second place, Gżira United were held to a 3-3 draw against Hibernians. Gżira were missing several key players, while the Pawlisti capitalised on their opportunities, scoring three goals. Kevin Sammut stood out for Gżira with a hat-trick, while Hibernians’ goals came from a brace by Beppe Antignolo and one from Glanville Goodlip. The referee was Paul Apap.

Luxol St Andrew’s continued their strong form with a 6-3 win over Birkirkara St Helen’s. Glenn Bonello scored a hat-trick, Nenad Stankic added a brace, and Tyron Borg also scored for St Andrew’s. For Birkirkara, Federico Marine Tejada, Malcolm Camilleri, and Gilbert Camilleri were on the scoresheet. The match was refereed by Jonathan Balzan.

Floriana secured their third win of the season with a 4-2 victory over Żurrieq Wolves. Bojan Kaljevic scored a hat-trick for Floriana, while Manolito Micallef added another. Giuseppe Muscat scored both goals for Żurrieq Wolves. Referee: Jonathan Balzan.

Standings – Malta Veterans Premier League:

1. MFPA – 13
2. Luxol St Andrew’s – 12
3. Gżira United – 10
4. Floriana – 9
5. Hibernians – 7
6. Birkirkara St Helen’s – 4
7. Żurrieq Wolves – 3
8. Rabat Veterans – 0

In the most anticipated match from the fourth round of the Malta Veterans Premier League, champions Gżira United defeated Floriana 4–2 to move up to nine points in the standings.

The first half was balanced, although in the second half-hour of play the Maroons took full control of the match and secured the three points.

Kurt Magro scored a personal brace, while Kevin Sammut and Jonathan Pearson added further goals for the Maroons.
Gilbert Scerri and William Camenzuli were on target for Floriana.
The referee was Gordon Barbara.

Meanwhile, MFPA maintained their place at the top of the table following a 10–4 win over Hibernians.
George Frendo was the star of the night with four goals, while Mark Zammit, Jonathan Bondin and Stanimir Miloskovic each netted a personal brace.
Luke Satariano, Glanville Goodlip, Beppe Antignolo and Ilia Nazarov scored the goals for the Paolites.
The referee was Alper Can.

Luxol St Andrew’s continued their consistent form with a 4–2 victory over Żurrieq Wolves.
Karl Sacco was the standout player for the St Andrew’s side as he netted a hat-trick, while Gary Inguanez also found the back of the net.
Giuseppe Muscat and Bjorn Bondin reduced the deficit for Żurrieq Wolves.
The referee was Gordon Barbara.

Birkirkara St Helen’s earned their first win of the season after defeating Rabat Veterans 5–3.
Christian Caruana registered a hat-trick for Birkirkara, while Jean Pierre Mifsud Triganza and Gilbert Camilleri also made it onto the scoresheet.
Rabat Ajax had Byron Fenech scoring a personal hat-trick.
The referee was Alper Can.

STANDINGS – MALTA VETERANS PREMIER LEAGUE
MFPA 10, Luxol St Andrew’s 9, Gżira United 9, Floriana 6, Hibernians 6, Birkirkara St Helen’s 4, Żurrieq Wolves 3, Rabat Veterans 0

Birkirkara St Helen’s displayed impressive resilience as they held league leaders MFPA to a 3–3 draw. Despite MFPA leading on several occasions throughout the match, the Stripes refused to give up and ultimately secured their first point of the season.

Christian Caruana, Jean Pierre Mifsud Triganza, and Gilbert Camilleri found the net for Birkirkara St Helen’s, while Mark Zammit, Valdo Alinho, and Julian Galea scored for MFPA. The match was officiated by referee Alper Can.

Meanwhile, after the latest results from Matchday 3 of the Malta Veterans Premier League, four teams now sit on six points, just one point behind MFPA.

Hibernians registered a strong 8–6 victory against Rabat Veterans. Brothers Johnny and Christopher Camilleri scored five goals between them, with Adrian Lanzon, Beppe Antignolo, and David Azzopardi also adding their names to the scoresheet. Rabat stayed in contention thanks to four goals from Adam Smeir, as well as strikes from Robert Perkins and Luke Portelli. The referee for this match was Alper Can.

Floriana recorded their second win of the season with a 6–2 triumph over Luxol St Andrew’s. William Camenzuli scored a brace, while Manolito Micallef, Gilbert Scerri, Ryan Darmanin, and Gordon Failla completed the scoring for the Greens. Glenn Bonello netted twice for Luxol. Peter Abela officiated the match.

Finally, Gżira United climbed to six points in the standings after overcoming Żurrieq Wolves 3–0. Kevin Sammut, Allan Spiteri, and Ian Zammit were the scorers for the Maroons. This match was also refereed by Peter Abela.

STANDINGS – MALTA VETERANS PREMIER LEAGUE
MFPA 7, Luxol St Andrew’s 6, Floriana 6, Gżira United 6, Hibernians 6, Żurrieq Wolves 3, Birkirkara St Helen’s 1, Rabat Veterans 0

MFPA and Luxol sit at the top of the Veterans Malta FA Premier League with maximum points after securing their second consecutive victories.

The Malta Football Players Association defeated Żurrieq Wolves 9–3 in a match they dominated from start to finish.
George Frendo stood out for MFPA with a hat-trick, while Mark Zammit and Jonathan Bondin each scored twice. Branko Nisevic and Alexander Ribic were also on target.
For Żurrieq, Giuseppe Muscat netted a brace, with Bjorn Bondin adding another.
Referee: Paul Apap.

Luxol St Andrew’s recorded a 7–1 win over Hibernians.
Prolific scorer Glenn Bonello struck a hat-trick, Gary Inguanez added a brace, and goals from Leighton Grech and Dylan Musu sealed the result for the St Andrew’s side.
Beppe Antignolo scored the lone goal for Hibernians.
Referee: Onur Arslan.

Floriana beat Rabat Veterans 3–0, with their goals coming from a Bojan Kaljevic double and a strike by Ryan Darmanin.
Referee: Onur Arslan.

Meanwhile, Gżira United Veterans also won 3–0, this time against Birkirkara St Helen’s.
Referee: Paul Apap.

STANDINGS – Veterans Malta FA Premier League
MFPA, Luxol 6; Floriana, Gżira, Żurrieq Wolves, Hibernians 3; Birkirkara St Helen’s, Rabat Veterans 0

Champions Gżira United were beaten 6–3 by MFPA on the opening day of the Veterans Malta FA Premier League.
It was a tightly contested match in which, despite MFPA leading for most of the game, the Maroons continually responded before eventually having to give way towards the end.

The Malta Football Players Association had Jonathan Bondin scoring a hat-trick, while Julian Galea, Stephen Wellman, and Manuel Sevasta added to the tally.
Gżira United found the net thanks to a hat-trick from Kevin Sammut.
The referee was Lorry Sammut.

In another highly entertaining match, Hibernians started their season in the best possible way with a 6–5 victory over Floriana.
It was a match where both defences struggled, but in the end Hibernians secured the three crucial points.

Johnny Camilleri scored a brace for the Paolites, while Daniel Fodermayer, Glanville Goodlip, Steven Bonnici, and Clayton Micallef sealed the win.
For Floriana, Manolito Micallef was outstanding with four goals, and Dylan Grima added another.
The referee was Jonathan Balzan.

Luxol St Andrew’s defeated Rabat Veterans 2–1.
Glenn Bonello and Tyron Borg scored for Luxol, while Robert Perkins pulled one back for Rabat.
The referee was Jonathan Balzan.

Żurrieq Wolves opened their campaign strongly with a 3–2 win over Birkirkara St Helen’s.
John Clarence Conger Thompson registered a personal brace, while Bjorn Bondin added the third for the Wolves.
Ayrton Duncan and Federico Tejada Marine scored for Birkirkara.
The referee was Lorry Sammut.

STANDINGS – VETERANS MALTA FA PREMIER LEAGUE
MFPA, Żurrieq Wolves, Hibernians, Luxol 3 pts
Gżira United, Birkirkara St Helen’s, Floriana, Rabat 0 pts

The Malta Football Players Association (MFPA) won the David Cluett Memorial Cup after defeating Floriana 16–15 in a penalty shootout.

It was a very balanced encounter, with both sides alternating the lead throughout the match. After 60 minutes of play, the score was level at 3–3.
Stanimir Miloskovic scored twice for the MFPA, while Jonathan Bondin added another goal for his team.
For Floriana, Manolito Micallef also netted a brace, with Bojan Kaljevic among the scorers as well.

After no fewer than 32 penalties were taken, MFPA eventually emerged victorious with an overall score of 16–15.
At the end of the match, Carlos Cluett, brother of the late but never forgotten David Cluett, presented the trophy to MFPA captain Carlo Mamo.

The referee for the match was Lorry Sammut.

PHOTOS – JOE BORG

Floriana and MFPA will face off in the final of the David Cluett Memorial Cup after both teams secured victories in their semifinal matches.

Floriana overcame Luxol St Andrew’s Veterans 5-3 in a hard-fought contest. Bojan Kaljevic scored twice for the Furjani side, while Ryan Camilleri, Christian Cassar, and Manolito Micallef added further goals. Luxol’s goals came from Nenad Stankic, Emerson Amaira, and Matthew Schembri. The match was refereed by Gjorgji Bitri.

MFPA dominated Birkirkara St Helen’s, winning 10-3. Stanimir Miloskovic scored a hat-trick, while Jonathan Bondin, Michael Galea, and Julian Galea each netted twice. Mark Zammit sealed the decisive win for the Malta Football Players Association. Birkirkara’s goals came from Federico Marine Tejada, who scored twice, and Daniel Scerri. Gjorgji Bitri also officiated this match.

The final of the David Cluett Memorial Cup will take place next Wednesday at the Dorotej Ground in Ħaż-Żebbuġ, kicking off at 7:30 pm.