2008–09 Maltese FA Trophy
| Country |  Malta |
|---|---|
| Defending champions | Birkirkara |
| Champions | Sliema Wanderers (20 Times) |
| Runners-up | Valletta |
← 2007–08 2009–10 → | |
The 2008–09 Maltese FA Trophy was the 71st season since its establishment. It features 20 teams from Maltese Premier League and First Division. The competition started on 25 October 2008 and ended on 30 May 2009 with the Final.
Birkirkara were the defending champions, but were eliminated in the semi-finals by Valletta.
Results[]
When the draw was conducted four teams received a bye to the Quarterfinals. Birkirkara received a bye because they won the 2007–08 Maltese FA Trophy. Other three teams qualifying directly to the Quarterfinals are Valletta, Marsaxlokk and Sliema Wanderers, for being (except Birkirkara) three best-placed teams in last year's Premier League.
First Round[]
In the First Round entered Premier League teams placed 4th to 10th and 10 First Division teams. The matches were played on 25, 26 October, 1 and 2 November 2008.
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Mosta | 0–2 | Vittoriosa Stars |
| St. Patrick | 3–2 | Senglea Athletic |
| Tarxien Rainbows | 4–2 | Mqabba |
| Dingli Swallows | 0–3 | Floriana |
| Hibernians | 2–0 | St. George's |
| Rabat Ajax | 1–3 | Ħamrun Spartans |
| Msida St. Joseph | 3–0 | San Gwann |
| Pieta Hotspurs | 1–3 | Qormi |
Second Round[]
In this round entered winners from the previous round. The matches were played on 8 and 9 November 2008.
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tarxien Rainbows | 4–2 (aet) | Msida St. Joseph |
| Hibernians | 3–0 | Vittoriosa Stars |
| St. Patrick | 0–1 | Floriana |
| Qormi | 1–2 | Ħamrun Spartans |
Quarterfinals[]
In this round entered winners from the previous round and four teams that had received a bye. The matches were played on 7 February 2009. All 8 teams from this round were from the Premier League. Marsaxlokk, Birkirkara, Valletta and Sliema won their ties and advanced to the semifinals.
| Sliema Wanderers | 1 – 0 | Hibernians |
|---|---|---|
Woods  11' |
Report |
| Tarxien Rainbows | 1 – 2 | Birkirkara |
|---|---|---|
| Bueno 83' |
Report | 3' Triganza 26' |
| Hamrun Spartans | 2 – 3 | Marsaxlokk |
|---|---|---|
| Comvalius 79' (pen.) 89' |
Report | Pereira 14' 25', 47' |
| Floriana | 2 – 2 (a.e.t.) | Valletta |
|---|---|---|
| Doffo 2' (pen.) Dimech 104' (o.g.) |
Report | 90+5', 92' |
| Penalties | ||
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1 – 4 | Scicluna Pace |
Semifinals[]
The matches were played on 7 and 8 March 2009. Holders Birkirkara met the same team they met the previous year, Valletta. But this time they lost and it was Valletta who reached the final. In the other semifinal Sliema beat Marsaxlokk 4–3 on penalties after the match finished in a 1–1 draw.
| Valletta | 2 – 0 | Birkirkara |
|---|---|---|
| 45+1' Priso 50' |
Report |
| Marsaxlokk | 1 – 1 (a.e.t.) | Sliema Wanderers |
|---|---|---|
| 82' |
Report | Muscat 78' |
| Penalties | ||
| 3 – 4 | ||
Final[]
The final was played on 29 May 2009.
| Valletta | 3 – 3 (a.e.t.) | Sliema Wanderers |
|---|---|---|
| Priso 49' Agius 90'Monesterolo 90' |
Muscat 52', 65' Woods 80' |
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| Penalties | ||
| 6 – 7 | ||
External links[]
- Official site Archived 2009-01-16 at the Wayback Machine
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