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2013–14 Maltese First Division
The 2013–14 Maltese First Division (also known as 2013–14 BOV 1st Division due to sponsorship reasons) began on 13 September 2013 and ended on 27 April 2014. Participating teams These teams will contest the 2013–14 Maltese First Division season: * Birżebbuġa St. Peter's * Gudja United * Gżira United * Ħamrun Spartans * Lija Athletic * Melita * Msida Saint-Joseph * Pietà Hotspurs * St. Andrews * St. George's * Żebbuġ Rangers * Żejtun Corinthians * Żurrieq Changes from previous season * Naxxar Lions and Vittoriosa Stars were promoted to the 2013–14 Maltese Premier League. They were replaced with Melita and Ħamrun Spartans, relegated from 2012–13 Maltese Premier League. * Dingli Swallows and Mqabba were relegated to the 2013–14 Maltese Second Division. They were replaced with Żebbuġ Rangers, Msida Saint-Joseph, St. George's and Żurrieq all promoted from 2012–13 Maltese Second Division. *Marsaxlokk were relegated to the 2013–14 Maltes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maltese First Division
The Maltese Challenge League (referred to as the BOV Challenge League for sponsorship reasons) is the second-highest division in Maltese football, behind the Maltese Premier League. The First Division was the precursor of the present Premier League until the latter was revamped for the 1980–81 season with the Maltese Challenge League instituted for the 2020–21 season following the premature end of the previous season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Format Since the 2022–23 season, the league is made up of eighteen teams. Over the course of the season, each team plays twice against the others in the league, resulting in each team completing thirty-four games in total. Three points are awarded for a win, one for a draw, and zero for a loss. The teams are ranked in the table by: # Total points gained In the need of a tie-breaker, a play-off game is played. At the end of the season, the top two teams are directly promoted to the Premier League The Premier Leag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vittoriosa Stars F
Birgu ( , ), also known by its title Città Vittoriosa ('Victorious City'), is an old fortified city on the south side of the Grand Harbour in the Port Region of Malta. The city occupies a promontory of land with Fort Saint Angelo at its head and the city of Cospicua at its base. Birgu is ideally situated for safe anchorage, and over time it has developed a very long history with maritime, mercantile and military activities. Birgu is a very old locality with its origins in medieval times. Prior to the establishment of Valletta as capital and main city of Malta, military powers that wanted to rule the Maltese islands would need to obtain control of Birgu due to its significant position in the Grand Harbour. In fact, it served as the base of the Order of Saint John and ''de facto'' capital city of Malta from 1530 to 1571. Birgu is well known for its vital role in the Great Siege of Malta of 1565. In the early 20th century, Birgu had a population of over 6000 people. Over the year ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maltese First Division Seasons
Maltese may refer to: * Someone or something of, from, or related to Malta * Maltese alphabet * Maltese cuisine * Maltese culture * Maltese language, the Semitic language spoken by Maltese people * Maltese people, people from Malta or of Maltese descent Animals * Maltese dog * Maltese cat * Maltese goat * Maltese tiger Other uses * Maltese cross * Maltese (surname), a surname (including a list of people with the name) See also * *The Maltese Falcon (other) The Maltese Falcon may refer to: Arts and entertainment * ''The Maltese Falcon'' (novel), detective novel by Dashiell Hammett published in 1930, and its film adaptations: ** ''The Maltese Falcon'' (1931 film), starring Ricardo Cortez and direct ... {{disambiguation Language and nationality disambiguation pages ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2014–15 Maltese Premier League
The 2014–15 Maltese Premier League is the 100th season of the Maltese Premier League, Valletta are the defending champions, having won their 22nd title the previous season. The Premier League consists of three rounds for a total of 33 games. After the end of the second round, the points earned are halved. Format In a change from last season, the league will not split after twenty-two matches. All teams will advance to a second phase where half of the first phase points are carried over and teams will play each other once. Venues Teams Relegation and promotion Vittoriosa Stars and Rabat Ajax were relegated finishing 11th and 12th, respectively, in the previous season. Promoted were, Pietà Hotspurs and Zebbug Rangers finishing 1st and 2nd, respectively, in the First Division the previous season. First round League table Results (matches 1-22) Second round All teams advance to the second round. Teams keep their records from the first round, but thei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hamrun Spartans F
Hamrun ( ) is a town in the Southern Region of Malta, with a population of 9,244 as of March 2014. The people The townspeople are traditionally known as ''Tas-Sikkina'' (literally meaning 'of the knife' or 'those who carry a knife') or as ''Ta' Werwer'' (which literally means 'those who scare' or more colloquially, 'the scary ones'). This appellation could stem from the fact that a considerable number of used to work as stevedores on the docks and thus carried a knife at all times. Another theory was that the community of Sicilians who settled here illegally in the 16th century danced a traditional dance which involved the wielding of small stilettos which they carried in their socks, waving them in the air and back to their sheaths. Notable residents Although born in Valletta, George Preca (founder of the Society of Christian Doctrine) lived most of his life in Hamrun. He is buried in a Chapel in Hamrun. It is the home town of former Prime Minister Karmenu Mifsud Bonnici a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2013–14 Maltese Third Division
The 2013–14 Maltese Third Division (also known as 2013–14 BOV 3rd Division due to sponsorship reasons) began on 12 September 2013 and ended on 27 April 2014. The game enden with Sirens F.C. maintaining a dramatic draw in the last minute goal against Swieqi United F.C. The blues left the league with an unbeaten record in the 2013-14 Maltese Third Division that made a big honour to them, on the other hand 3 teams were promoted to the Maltese Second Division that were the 2nd place Swieqi United F.C., the 3rd place Ghaxaq F.C. and the 4th place Xghajra Tornadoes F.C. The biggest win was for Sirens F.C. as they crashed Kalkara F.C. an unbeatable score of 11–0. The greens were humiliated by that score that they let the blues unbeaten in the league. The most teams that had attendance in the league were Attard F.C., Xghajra Tornadoes F.C. and the champions Sirens F.C. The most attendance was taken by the blue champions as 1,406 supporters attended. Participating teams ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marsaxlokk F
Marsaxlokk () is a small, traditional fishing village in the Southern Region, Malta, Southern Region of Malta. It has a harbour, and is a tourist attraction known for its views, fishing and history. As of March 2014, the village had a population of 3,534. The village is also known for the Marsaxlokk Market, which is mainly a large fish market which takes place along the seafront on Sundays, and a tourist market during all other days of the week. Inhabited and well-known since antiquity, Marsaxlokk was used as a port by Phoenicians, Punics, Carthaginians and also has the remains of a Roman Empire, Roman-era harbour. Originally a part of the city of Żejtun, the fishing village became a separate parish in the late nineteenth century. Traditional Luzzu, luzzi and other larger and more modern vessels line the sheltered inner harbour. The village is also popular among locals and tourists alike for its walks around the coast and harbour, its restaurants, as well as for its swimming z ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2012–13 Maltese Second Division
The 2012–13 Maltese Second Division (also known as 2012–13 BOV 2nd Division due to sponsorship reasons) began on 14 September 2012 and ended on 28 April 2013. Participating teams * Fgura United * Gharghur United * Kirkop United * Mellieha S.C. * Mgarr United * Msida Saint-Joseph F.C. * Pembroke Athleta * San Gwann F.C * Siggiewi F.C. * St Georges F.C * St. Patrick F.C * St. Venera Lightning F.C. * Zebbug Rangers * Zurrieq Changes from previous season * Gżira United and Gudja United were promoted to the 2012–13 Maltese First Division. They were replaced by St. Patrick F.C and St Georges F.C, relegated from the 2011-12. * Attard F.C., Senglea Athletic F.C. and Luqa St. Andrew's F.C. were relegated to the 2012–13 Third Division. They were replaced by Pembroke Athleta, Fgura United and Mgarr United, all promoted from the 2011–12 Maltese Third Division. Final league table Results Top 10 scorers External links 2012-13 Second Division Results and Fix ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2013–14 Maltese Second Division
The 2013–14 Maltese Second Division (also known as 2013–14 BOV 2nd Division due to sponsorship reasons) began on 13 September 2013 and ended on 26 April 2014. Participating teams * Dingli Swallows * Fgura United * Gharghur * Kirkop United * Marsa F.C. * Marsaskala F.C. * Mdina Knights F.C. * Mellieha * Mqabba F.C. * Pembroke Athleta * San Gwann * Senglea Athletics * Siggiewi * Żabbar St. Patrick F.C. Changes from previous season * Zebbug Rangers, Msida SJ F.C, Zurrieq F.C. and St. George's F.C. were promoted to the 2013–14 Maltese First Division. They were replaced with Dingli Swallows and Mqabba F.C., relegated from 2012–13 Maltese First Division. * Mgarr United F.C. and St. Venera Lightning F.C. were relegated to the 2013–14 Maltese Third Division. They were replaced with Senglea Athletics, Mdina Knights F.C., Marsa F.C. Marsa Football Club are a Maltese football club from the harbour town of Marsa, which currently plays in the Maltese Challen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mqabba F
Mqabba () is a town in the Western Region, Malta, Western Region of Malta. It has a traditional Maltese village layout, with a population of about 3,339 inhabitants, as of January 2019. The focal point is the Parish Church of the Assumption, found at the core of the village. It has two band clubs, a number of gardens and a List of monuments in Mqabba, list of national monuments. The motto of the village is 'Non Nisi Per Ardua' which translates into 'Only with Ability'. About Mqabba was built around the St Mary's Church, Mqabba, Parish Church, the landmark of the village. The church is dedicated to the Assumption, with its feast being held every 15 August. The feast of Our Lady of Lilies (Madonna tal-Gilju) is celebrated on the third Sunday of June. There is also the feast of St Mary (Santa Marija). The two band clubs of the village are situated in the piazza. The village feasts are popular with the residents. Other feasts celebrated are the feast of the Immaculate Conception, Our ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dingli Swallows F
Dingli () is a village in the Western Region of Malta, with a population of 3,865 as of 2021. It is from the capital Valletta and two kilometers () from the nearest town, Rabat. The village lies on a plateau some 230 metres above sea level, near the highest point of Malta. The area provides not only open sea views over the tiny, uninhabited isle of Filfla, but is also a good vantage point over Malta. The cliffs offer views of the nearby Buskett Gardens and Verdala Palace. Etymology The name ''Dingli'' is believed to be derived from the name of Sir Thomas Dingley, an English knight of the Order of St. John, who owned much of the lands in the surrounding area. History Rock-cut tombs dating back to Phoenician, Carthaginian and Roman times have been found in the limits of Dingli. Roman baths and other remains were also found at Għajn Handful and the area of Ta' Baldu. Ħal Tartarni Until the early 16th century, a small village known as Ħal Tartarni existed, somewhere b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
