The matches between Balzan Veterans vs Gozo Glory and Wardija Fc vs Luxol St. Andrews have been re-scheduled.

These matches will be played on the 2nd March 2020 at 19:15 and 20:30 at Attard Football Ground.

…who are the ex-National players playing in our league?

Today’s we look at the Alex Azzopardi. Alex, who is currently playing for Hamrun Spartans has had a delight career in the past and here is some information about this defender.

Official Data

National Team	44	0
European Cup	14	0
Maltese Premier League	188	3
FA Trophy	35	2
Euro Cup	12	0
Super 5 Tournament	4	0
Super Cup	4	0

The delegate of Wardija FC have filed a protest regarding the match played 16th January 2020 between Wardija FC and Valletta Lions, result of 5 – 5.

Valletta Lions vs Wardija FC

Wardija FC is stating that Valletta Lions played the game with seven players (no reserve players) and they had four aged under 40 players throughout the game. Therefore not adhering with the match rules of the Veterans league which state that only three aged under 40 are eligible to play at the same time.

By this, the Executive Committee has informed the team delegates and voted to assign a win of 3 – 0 in favour of Wardija FC. Wardija Fc to allocated three points and deduct a point to Valletta Lions.

Matches with were scheduled for tomorrow to have been postponed to another date, which will be announced shortly.

…who are the ex-National players playing in our league?

Today’s we look at the Maltese, Nigerian born Orosco Anonam. Orosco who is currently playing for Wardija FC, has had a high profile in our National Premier League.

The stats show these and in fact, he has over 100 goals in 473 official international and domestic appearances.

Official data

National Team	4	0
European Cup	12	0
Hungarian Premier League	2	0
Malta Premier League	360	84
FA Trophy	34	5
1st Division	47	3
Super 5 Tournament	6	5
Lowenbrau / Euro Cup	8	2
NL Anniversary Cup	5	0
Super Cup	4	0
Centenary Cup	1	1

*stats by Lennard Kelder

MFPA are the winners of the first edition of our Christmas Cup 2019. They managed to secure their victory in Extra-time against the unbeaten Wardija FC.

The Final was as expected and we saw two strong sides battling for a win. Wardija FC started very aggressive and managed to open the score by Stephen Wellman in the first minutes. A powerful shot from outside the penalty area left no chance for Rueben Gauci. They continued to put pressure on MFPA. MFPA managed to draw level when a free-kick from Carlo Mamo was going wide but Simon Shead headed the ball in.

Once again Wardija pushing for a goal and Orosco Anonam shot was too strong for Gauci to keep it out. At the end of first-half, the referee awarded a penalty to MFPA, seeing a push on Carlo Mamo. From the spot, Carlo Mamo sent Ernest Barry on the other side to make them equal.

Second half was a quiet one, both teams cautious in their moves to avoid mistakes. Wardija managed to score again with Marlon Briffa dribbling from the left and a cross-shot that was deflected by Branko Nisevic into his own goal. While MFPA started to play better as a team during the second it was another Wardija goal that gave a two-goal lead.

Ten minutes from time Wardija FC could have increased their lead by Gilbert Scerri and Stephen Wellman lobs hitting the up-right with Rueben Gauci looking, but a very good opportunity was missed by Marlon Briffa when one to one with Rueben Gauci he hit the post. After that MFPA increased in their momentum and managed to grab a goal back from a rebound by Simon Shead. Wardija started to look tired and in fact, within minutes MFPA equalised. Wardija could not settle in the game and MFPA took the advantage to take the lead by a good move from the right by Branko Nisevic. Wardija managed to put the game into extra-time, exactly in the dying moment by a powerful shot of Massimo Schembri.

In the extra time, MFPA took control of the game and managed to score two goals each half to win easily over depleted Wardija FC.

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The first Edition of our Christmas Cup 2019 was won by MFPA

Yesterday, Our First Edition of the Malta Veterans Christmas Cup started with two matches.

We had Luxol St. Andrews facing Balzan Veterans. The game was very balanced between the two, goals coming in from both sides to keep the score equal at 4-4 until Luxol managed to increase their gap by Luke Satariano and managed to score a hat-trick.

The other match was between Hamrun Spartans and the undefeated team in Group B Wardija FC.

Hamrun Spartans looked composed and playing fast one, two touch football, while Wardija missed a couple of chance to open the score. Hamrun managed to open the score from a freekick of Tarek, but Riccardino equals on the other side. The game continued at a high tempo, Wardija showing their strength when combination between Ribic, Scerri and Agius took the lead and scoring 2 more goals.

Wardija managed to increase their lead and finally win the game by a margin of 8 goals

Luxol now will face San Gwann and Wardija will travel to Gozo Glory

…who are the Footballers of the Year playing in our league?

Our first player is the Legendary and Footballer of the year 89/90 Michael Degiorgio. Michael is currently playing with Balzan Veterans at the age of 57 years.

Michael played 557 official games in our Maltese leagues and scored 62 goals.

Official data

National Team	76	4
European Cup	17	0
Premier Division	329	40
FA Trophy	59	10
1st Division	46	6
Euro Cup	14	1
Super 5 Tournament	6	0
Super Cup	4	0
Centenary Cup	2	0
1st Div KO Cup	3	1

*stats by Lennard Kelder