Ronnie Hartvig was instrumental was Luxol St Andrews as they clinched their first victory in the VMFA Kia Premier League after scoring a hat-trick in the match against Rabat. Luxol won 4-3.

The St Andrews outfit was determined to get the points that mattered and went on the offensive from the word go although they found Rabat as a hard nut to crack. In the end, the former had the last laugh.

As Hartvig scored a hat-trick, Luke Satariano completed the score for Luxol.

Even Pieta’ Hotspurs could celebrate their first victory of the season after a 4-2 scoreline against Żurrieq Wolves. The Hotspurs were sharp in their approach and had Luis Lopez netting a brace while Jeffrey Chetcuti and Lawrence Vella added more goals to their tally.

Żurrieq had Roderick Caruana and Jurgen Mifsud reducing the score for their team.

STANDINGS – VMFA Kia Premier League: 

VMFA League 2022/2023

Pos	Club	P	W	D	L	F	A	GD	Pts
1	MFPA	14	12	1	1	92	42	50	37
2	Gzira United FC	14	9	0	5	70	49	21	27
3	Birkirkara St. Helen	14	8	1	5	62	55	7	25
4	Zejtun Red Stars	14	6	2	6	53	46	7	20
5	Rabat Veterans	14	6	2	6	70	73	-3	20
6	Pieta Hotspurs Veterans	14	5	1	8	42	66	-24	16
7	Luxol St. Andrews	14	3	2	9	39	66	-27	11
8	Zurrieq Wolves FC	14	1	3	10	32	63	-31	6

Former Maltese international player Andrew Cohen was on song as he scored four goals for Gzira United FC Veterans in the match from VMFA Premier League game against Żurrieq Wolves Veterans. The Maroons managed to produce a 9-3 win. 

Jonathan Pearson (2), Dino Cachia, Alex Muscat and Adrian Lanzon also got their names on the scoresheet for Gzira, with Clarence John Conger Thompson (2) and Robert Magro both scoring late on for Zurrieq. 

Rabat Veterans held Zejtun Red Stars Veterans to a 4-4 draw in a really thrilling encounter. 

Justin Felice put Rabat one up, Michael Borg Olivier levelling for Zejtun, only for Felice to score twice and put Rabat 3-1 up. 

Noel Tabone reduced the arrears for Zejtun but Clint Micallef restored the two-goal advantage for the Magpies. 

Zejtun were not done however, and Nikolay Filipov and Tabone both scored to earn a point for the Red Stars.  

Birkirkara Saint Helen Veterans obtained a 4-1 victory over Pieta Hotspurs Veterans.. 

The Stripes cruised into a four-goal advantage through Robert Perkins, Glenn Bonello (2) and Florin Danut Paun. 

Jeffrey Chetcuti scored a consolation goal late on for the Hotspurs. 

Malta Football Players Association beat Luxol St Andrews Veterans 8-3 Mark Barbara, Jonathan Bondin’s brace and Charles Polidano put MFPA 4-0, with Michael Galea and Jean Bert Galea halving the deficit for Luxol.  

MFPA scored again before half-time though, this time through Thomas Paris, to go into the break with a three-goal advantage. 

In the second half Stephen Wellman and Barbara put MFPA 7-2 up, with Galea scoring his second and Luxol’s third for 7-3. 

Barbara then grabbed his hat-trick and MFPA’s eighth goal of the night for an 8-3 final scoreline 

STANDINGS – VMFA Kia Premier League: 

MFPA 9 Żejtun Red Stars 7, Gżira United 6, Rabat Veterans 4 Birkirkara St Helen 3, Luxol St Andrews, Pieta’ Hotspurs 1, Żurrieq Wolves 0 

MFPA climbed first in the table with the same points as Żejtun Red Stars after obtaining a massive 9-1 scoreline against Birkirkara St Helens.

As the score clearly indicates, the Malta Football Players Association dominated the match from start to finish with their opponents who found it difficult to play their usual game.

Mark Barbara and Thomas Paris scored a brace with Manuel Sevasta, Jonathan Bondin, Stephen Wellman, William Borg and Alexander Ribic also putting their names on the score sheet.

Trevor Cilia scored Birkirkara’s only goal.

In another match played at the St Dorothy’s Ground, Pieta’ Hotspurs and Luxol St Andrews shared the spoils in an entertaining 3-3 scoreline.

Both teams had lost their initial match and although they tried hard to get the three points, they had to go home with a point apiece.

The Hotspurs had Leandros Calleja, Lawrence Vella and Mario Crupi on target while Luxol answered back through Oleg Rybin, Michael Galea and Luke Satariano.

STANDINGS – VMFA Kia Premier League:

MFPA, Żejtun Red Stars 6, Gżira United, Rabat Veterans, Birkikara St Helen 3, Luxol St Andrews, Pieta’ Hotspur 1, Żurrieq Wolves 0

Żejtun Red Stars Veterans maintained their perfect start in the VMFA Kia Premier League as they beat Gzira United FC Veterans 4-3.

Gzira went ahead through Alex Muscat, only for Zejtun to turn things round thanks to Gilbert Camilleri Lowell and Michael Borg Olivier.

Alistair Dalli equalized for the Maroons but Nikolay Filipov (photo) and Tyron Borg gave Zejtun a two goal cushion.

Renato Conceicao reduced the arrears for Gzira towards the end.

Rabat Veterans took all three points as they beat Zurrieq Wolves 4-3 in today’s second VMFA Kia Premier League game.

Adam Smeir (2) and Darren Galea scored for the Magpies, following an own goal by Zurrieq’s Jurgen Mifsud.

Clarence John Conger Thompson scored twice for Zurrieq, with Robert John Zammit adding a third.

STANDINGS – VMFA Kia Premier League

Żejtun Red Stars 6, MFPA, Gżira United, Birkirkara St Helens, Rabat Veterans 3, Luxol St Andrews, Pieta’ Hotspurs, Żurrieq Wolves 0

Luxol St Andrews Veterans forward Michael Galea has just been presented with the VMFA 2021-22 Top Scorer trophy.

The former Malta Football Association – 1900 international and Birkirkara F.C. striker was in prolific form last season as he scored 31 league goals, helping Luxol to a fourth place finish in the VMFA Kia Premier League.

Galea was presented with the Top Scorer trophy by VMFA Treasurer Mark Micallef.

Zejtun Red Stars Veterans got off to a flying start as they beat Zurrieq Wolves 7-1 in the first VMFA Kia Premier League game of the season.

Tyron Borg scored four goals for Zejtun, Gilbert Lowell adding a brace and Jonathan Buttigieg also finding the net.

Zurrieq’s consolation goal was scored by Mario Camilleri

Gzira United FC Veterans registered a 4-2 win over Rabat Veterans.

Alex Muscat (2), Jonathan Pearson and last season’s player of the year Andrew Cohen scored for the Maroons, with Dylan Falzon and Darren Galea netting for Rabat.

Cohen was presented with the VMFA Player of the Year trophy by VMFA Vice-President Stephen Wellman.

A perfect start for Birkirkara Saint Helen Veterans as they beat Luxol St Andrews Veterans 6-2 in their first VMFA Kia Premier League game of the season.

Joseph Chetcuti helped himself to a hat-trick, Glenn Bonello grabbed a brace and Trevor Cilia scored the other goal for the Stripes.

Last season’s league top scorer Michael Galea scored Luxol’s goals.

The Malta Football Players Association selection kicked off the 2022-23 VMFA Kia Premier League campaign with a 6-1 win over Pieta Hotspurs Veterans.

Mark Barbara scored a hat-trick for MFPA, with Luke Cauchi (2) and Carlo Mamo also finding the net for the winners.

Claude Mattocks scored the Hotspurs’ consolation goal.

Gzira United FC Veterans‘ attacking midfielder Andrew Cohen was officially announced as VMFA Player of the Year for season 2021-22.

The former Malta Football Association – 1900 international was instrumental in Gzira’s positve season, scoring 19 goals in the league, helping the Maroons to a third-place finish.

Cohen was also an important protagonist in Gzira’s successful run in the Malta Veterans FA Trophy.

Cohen was presented with the VMFA Player of the Year trophy by the Association vice-president Stephen Wellman yesterday.

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VFMFA Super Cup will be held this Monday, 12th September 2022. The Super Cup will be between Gzira Veterans and MFPA.

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Gzira United FC Veterans are the winners of the Veterans FA Trophy after beating champions Hamrun Spartans Veterans 4-1 in today’s final at the St Dorothy School Ground in Zebbug.

Arnoldus Galea put Gzira ahead early in the match, only for David Camilleri to equalize for Hamrun, ensuring his team finished the first half on level terms.

Gzira were not to be denied however, and they scored three times without reply in the second period through Alex Muscat twice and Aaron Xuereb.

We congratulate Gzira United Veterans and thank Hamrun Spartans Veterans for playing their part in this exciting final.

The Veterans FA Trophy is sponsored by LEAD Training Services.

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