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Second Division Knock-Out
The Second Division Knock-Out is a football competition that takes place in Gozo. It is organized by Gozo Football Association. The cup holders are Xagħra United which won the cup after beating after extra time Żebbuġ Rovers in the final held on April 14, 2023. This competition is played on a knock-out basis between the clubs of the Second Division. The first Second Division Knock-Out took place in the season 1958–1959. Format Four unseeded team from the Second Division In sport, the Second Division, also called Division 2 or Division II is usually the second highest division of a league, and will often have promotion and relegation with divisions above and below. Following the rise of Premier League style compet ... makes it to the preliminary round. The two winners of the respective ties join the two seeded team and participate in the semi-finals. Cup winners Here is a complete list of the past champions of the Second Division Knock-Out *2022–2023 Xagħra United ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gozo
Gozo (, ), Maltese: ''Għawdex'' () and in antiquity known as Gaulos ( xpu, 𐤂𐤅𐤋, ; grc, Γαῦλος, Gaúlos), is an island in the Maltese archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea. The island is part of the Republic of Malta. After the island of Malta itself, it is the second-largest island in the archipelago. As of 2021, the island has a population of around 31,232 (out of Malta's total 443,227), and its inhabitants are known as Gozitans ( mt, Għawdxin). It is rich in historic locations such as the Ġgantija temples, which, along with the other Megalithic Temples of Malta, are amongst the world's oldest free-standing structures. The island is rural in character and less developed than the island of Malta. Gozo is known for its scenic hills, which are featured on its coat of arms. The Azure Window, a natural limestone arch, was a remarkable geological feature until its collapse on March 8, 2017. The island has other notable natural features, including the Inlan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gozo Football Association
The Gozo Football Association (GFA) is the body that co-ordinates and organises football on the island of Gozo, Malta. Formed in 1936, it organises the Gozo Football League, which is split into two divisions, the First Division and the Second Division. It also organises the G.F.A. Cup, the Independence Cup, the Freedom Day Cup, the BOV Super Cup, the First Division Knock-Out, the Second Division Knock-Out, the Second Division Challenge Cup, the Under-21s League, Under-18 League, and the Under-15s. It also organises the Gozo national football team. The GFA also ran the Gozo FC which from season 2008–09 was playing in the Maltese Second Division after winning the Maltese Third Division Section B; from 16 matches they recorded 15 wins and a draw. As of the 2021/22 season, there are 14 Gozitan clubs competing in both divisions. The GFA's main premises are located at the Gozo Stadium, previously known as the ''Silver Jubilee Ground'', situated at Mġarr Road in Xewki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xagħra United F
Xagħra ( mt, Ix-Xagħra) is an administrative unit of Malta, on the island of Gozo. It is one of the earliest inhabited parts of Gozo, being home to the Ġgantija megalithic temples which date back to the year 3600BC and the Xagħra Stone Circle. Natural underground features such as Xerri's Grotto and Ninu's Cave can be found in this town, along with Calypso's Cave which overlooks the red sandy beach of Ramla. It is the second largest town in Gozo, having a population of 5,161 inhabitants according to the 2021 Population and Housing Census, and is situated to the North-East of the Gozo capital Victoria. Xagħra is a popular tourist attraction, in view of its historical heritage, lively Victory Square, and the thousands who flock to Ramla Bay in summer and to the temples all year round. During the British period, Xagħra was also known as ''Casal Caccia''. Twin towns – sister cities Xagħra is twinned with: * Offida, Ascoli Piceno Ascoli Piceno (; la, Asculum; dialetto as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Żebbuġ Rovers F
Żebbuġ ( mt, Ħaż-Żebbuġ) , also known by its title Città Rohan, is a city in the Northern Region of Malta. It is one of the oldest towns in the country, and its population is 11,074 as of June 2021. History and origins The parish Church is dedicated to Philip of Agira and the feast is celebrated on the 2nd Sunday of June, although the actual feast day falls on the 12th day of May. The name of the town literally means "olives" in Maltese; it derives from the large olive groves that stood in and around the current location of the church and the centre of the town. The town was bestowed with the title of ''Città Rohan'' by Emmanuel de Rohan-Polduc, the Grand Master of the Order of St. John on 21 June 1777. As was the custom in such events, the people of Ħaż-Żebbuġ built an archway known as the De Rohan Arch at the entrance to their hometown by way of marking the incipiency of its status as a city. The gateway, also known by the locals as ''Il-Bieb il-Ġdid'' (Maltes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gozo Football League Second Division
The Gozo Football League Second Division, known as BOV GFL Second Division for sponsorship reasons, is the second and lowest level in the Gozo Football League. The league was first competed in 1948. The Second Division is played in the same manner as the First Division: based on three rounds, each club plays three games against every other team for a total of 15 games. The season is usually held between September and April, and at the end of the season, the champion is automatically promoted to next season's First Division season and replaces the bottom-placed club from the First Division. The second-placed club plays a promotion and relegation play-off against the seventh-placed team in the First Division, with the winner earning the right to play in the top tier the following season. The majority of the matches are played at the Kercem Ground, with the occasional use of the Gozo Stadium. Current top form player is Julian Camilleri playing for Xaghra United F.C. Clubs 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Għarb Rangers F
Għarb ( mt, L-Għarb) is an administrative unit of Malta, located at the westernmost point of the island of Gozo, with a population of 1,539 people (as of March 2014). History Għarb started as a small hamlet which developed around the middle ages. The word ''Għarb'' is the Arabic word for ''West'', so it should be no surprise that the village is the most westerly place on Gozo. One can see its ancient roots in the centre of the village where some houses have fine examples of decorated stone balconies. Għarb was created as a parish in 1679, a move which gave impetus for the building of a new, baroque parish church. Built between 1699 and 1729, it has an elegant façade which has been compared with Francesco Borromini's Church of Saint Agnes in Piazza Navona, Rome. The village square, so quintessentially Gozitan, has become the view on many a postcard. On the square is a folklore museum housing all sorts of memorabilia retelling the Islands' rural history. Għarb lies i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Victoria Hotspurs
Victoria Hotspurs Football Club is a Maltese football club from the town of Victoria, Gozo. Founded in 1948, the club has won a record of 13 First Division titles, the last one being in the 2018–19 season. The Club is popularly known by the Gozitans simply as il-Hotspurs, which when translated to English literally means The Hotspurs. In 2000, when they won their tenth title, they became the first club to be awarded a '' Golden Star for Sport Excellence''. Moreover, Victoria Hotspurs also became the first - and so far the only - club competing in the Gozo Football League who had a Gozitan player from their ranks debuting and representing Malta in international football matches. History Early Days The Victoria Hotspurs Football Club was formed in December 1948 by Dr. Antoine Mercieca M.D. with the help of Mr. Gigi Xuereb and Mr. Alfred Attard. The Club’s original name was Victoria Hotspur, since its first Club President, Dr. Antoine Mercieca M.D., was a fervent support ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Qala St , Persian (Urdu, Hindi) variant of Arabic ''qal'a''
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Qala or qal'a ( ar, قلعہ, qalʼa, fort, fortress, castle, links=no) may refer to: * Qala, Azerbaijan * Qala, Malta, a village on Gozo Island, Malta See also * Kala (other), Persian alternate spelling of Arabic ''qal'a'' * Qalat (other), places whose names contain the words Qalat, Qelat, Kalat, Kalaat, Kalut, or Kelat * Qalat (fortress) * Qila (other) ''Qila'' a Persian, Urdu, and Hindi word meaning a fort or castle used in names of places. Qila may also refer to: * Qila, Hebron, a village in Palestine * ''Qila'' (film), a 1998 Bollywood Hindi language drama film See also * Kala (disambiguat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oratory Youths F
Oratory is a type of public speaking. Oratory may also refer to: * Eloquence, fluent, forcible, elegant, or persuasive speaking * Rhetoric, the art of discourse Places * Oratory (worship), a public or private place of divine worship, akin to a chapel * The Oratory, Liverpool, a former mortuary chapel in Liverpool, England * Birmingham Oratory * London Oratory * Oxford Oratory * York Oratory * Petergate House * More House * Saint Joseph's Oratory, Montreal, Canada Religious orders * Oratory of the Good Shepherd (Anglican) * Oratory of Jesus, or "French Oratory" (Roman Catholic) * Oratory of Saint Philip Neri (Roman Catholic) * Teologisk Oratorium (Lutheran) See also * Orator (other) * Oratorian (other) * Oratorio, a type of musical composition * Oratory School (other) {{Unreferenced, date=June 2019, bot=noref (GreenC bot) An Oratory School is primarily any of several schools founded or initially operated by the Oratorians (priests of the Orator ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xewkija Tigers F
Xewkija ( mt, Ix-Xewkija, it, Casal Xeuchia, pronounced and written as Casal Sceuchia) is an administrative unit of Malta, on the island of Gozo. The population of Xewkija is 3,300 as of March 2014. History Xewkija, which is situated between Għajnsielem and the main town, Victoria, is the oldest village in Gozo. It became the first parish outside Victoria on 27 November 1678. It was separated from the Matrix by Bishop Miguel Jerónimo de Molina and Dun Grezz Farrugia from Valletta, became its first parish priest. It became the first district 'contrada' to be known as 'casale' or village. The name is derived from the Maltese word "", meaning "thistles" or "thorns". Xewkija is famous for its church, The Rotunda of Xewkija, which is dedicated to St. John the Baptist. It is the Seat of the Knights of the Order of St. John, and was built from Maltese stone by local masons and craftsmen. It is the largest in Gozo and its dome dominates the village. Its architect was Ġużè Damato ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Munxar Falcons F
Munxar ( mt, Il-Munxar) is an administrative unit of Malta, which lies on the southern side of island of Gozo. As of March 2014, its population was 1,454 people. Close by to this village, there is Xlendi Bay, a popular tourist resort engulfed in a fiord like inlet amongst high cliffs. Xlendi Bay is a small fishing village, but is also an ideal bathing and diving resort especially in summer. Otherwise, foreigners and locals enjoy the late spring and early autumn sunsets often captured by artists or keen photographers. The parish church, a small baroque building built from the typical Maltese stone, is dedicated to St. Paul. It was built between 1914 and 1925 and was consecrated on 18 October 1925. Bishop Giuseppe Pace established it as a parish church on 12 December 1957. As a result, Munxar was the last village in Gozo to become an autonomous parish. The feast officially falls on 10 February which is also a national public holiday; however, the outside festivities are celebrat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
