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Matchday 09: Valletta 1 Sliema W 2
Sliema Wanderers bagged their first league win of the season when they came from behind to stun Valletta at the National Stadium. The Blues looked destined for another defeat when Valletta drew first blood in the opening 45 minutes. However, Sliema looked brighter in the second half and their immediate leveller propelled them towards...
Read MoreMatchday 08: Valletta 5 Santa Lucia 3
A brace by Shaun Dimech in the first four minutes paved the way for a 5-3 win for Valletta over Santa Lucia. This was the third positive result on the trot for Toze Mendes’ side as the Citizens move third in the Premier League standings. Santa Lucia, on the other hand, remain joint-second from...
Read MoreMatchday 07: Valletta 1 Hibernians 1
Substitute Shawn Dimech’s 79th-minute equaliser earned Valletta a point and denied Hibernians a victory they deserved at the Tony Bezzina Stadium. Jake Grech looked to have put Hibs on course for three points with a sweeping finish from Jurgen Degabriele’s pass. Valletta had few efforts on goal but secured a draw when Dimech hit...
Read MoreMatchday 06: Valletta 3 Sirens 1
Valletta returned to winning ways yesterday as a Mario Fontanella hat-trick handed them a 3-1 win over Sirens. An early goal paved the way for the Citizens but Sirens gave a good account of themselves and had their fair share of scoring opportunities, including a penalty which was neutralised by goalkeeper Alessandro Guarnone. Valletta...
Read MoreMatchday 05: Valletta o Gudja 2
Valletta succumbed to their third consecutive defeat of the season after a 2-0 defeat to Gudja United, at the Hibernians Stadium on Saturday. It was a miserable afternoon for the Citizens who played almost the entire second half with nine men after captain and vice-captain Joseph Zerafa and Ryan Camilleri were given their marching...
Read MoreValletta City taste first success
Valletta City were founded in 1929 by a group of vendors who sold their wares in the City market. One must say at this point that this team had nothing to do with the present Valletta club. Valletta FC were formed after the war with the amalgamation of Valletta Prestons and Valletta St Paul’s....
Read MoreMatchday 04: Valletta 0 Gzira U 2
After earning just two points from the first three matches, Gżira United registered their first win as they beat Valletta 2-0. Gżira were a better side throughout the first half, taking the lead, and although the Citizens improved after the break, the dismissal of Enmy Pena Beltre killed any hopes of notching the equaliser....
Read MoreMatchday 03: Valletta 0 Floriana 3
Floriana secured their first victory of the season in spectacular fashion after beating rivals Valletta 3-0. The Greens were rewarded for their impressive performance, dominating their opponents for the majority of the game with a goal in each half to top their display. Valletta, on their part, were a shadow of the team that...
Read MoreMatchday 02: Valletta 1 Balzan 0
Second game and second win for Valletta after they defeated Balzan thanks to a first-half own goal from Balzan defender Augustine Loof. The Citizens dominated proceedings even though Balzan made it hard for them to create clear-cut opportunities throughout the game. Balzan may not have had the most possession but they did create chances...
Read MoreMatchday 01: Valletta 2 Hamrun S. 1
Mario Fontanella was the toast of the Valletta FC supporters as the Italian striker scored two quick-fire goals midway through the second half to stun champion Ħamrun Spartans at the National Stadium. It looked as though the Spartans were set for a winning start to their title defence after Darko Gojkovic headed them ahead...
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