Gżira progress in Conference League as Floriana bow out in narrow defeat

Jul 15 2022

Gżira United has managed to progress into the next round of the UEFA Conference League after beating Andorran side Atletic Escaldes with a late extra-time goal.

Unfortunately the same can’t be said for Floriana as they were knocked out of the competition by Moldavan team FC Petrocub Hîncești after a narrow 1-0 aggregate loss.

The Maroons managed to beat their opponents on an aggregate score of 2-1 after only getting a 1-1 draw in Malta and narrowly winning 1-0 in Andorra. This win however was won in dramatic fashion with the winning goal scored by Jefferson de Assis, coming midway through extra time. To make things even better for Gżira fans the goal was assisted by debutant and young gem Brooklyn Borg who is still only 18-years old. The game was pretty even between the teams, with very few scoring opportunities for both.

Unlike the other Maltese teams Floriana did not manage to beat their opponents and progress to the next round of the Conference League. They suffered a narrow 1-0 loss in Moldova against opponents FC Petrocub Hîncești. The goal was scored in the 26th minute when Floriana keeper Kitanov saved a Sandu effort and Moldavan midfielder Iaser Turcan managed to find the net from the rebound.

Gżira United will now face Serbian side FK Radnicki Nis in the second round of the competition. They will not be the only Maltese teams as Ħamrun Spartans have also qualified for this round and will play Bosnian team FK Velez whilst champions Hibernians will also feature in this competition after losing out to Shamrock Rovers in the Champions League. The Paolites will face Estonian club Levadia Tallinn.

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Shaun Farrugia finally drops his first-ever original song and it’s giving us goosebumps

Jul 15 2022

After two ground-shaking collaborations with superstar DJ Martin Garrix, a Love Island-featured cover of The Weeknd’s Blinding Lights, and all the anticipation in the world, Maltese singer-songwriter Shaun Farrugia is back with his first-ever original song and we’re in love.

I Don’t Want To Fall Asleep Yet went live on all streaming platforms earlier today, receiving an immediate wave of support from long time Farrugia fans and newfound admirers of his chilling voice and stunning pen game.

As he continues to make big moves in his career, the Maltese rising star proves time and time again that he is a musical force to be reckoned with and after releasing one instant classic after the other, we can’t wait to see what’s next.

Farrugia will join the likes of Marshmello, French Montana, bbno$, Mae Muller and many more at his first-ever live performance at Isle of MTV Malta on Tuesday 19th July.

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WATCH: Hamrun Spartans supporters take to the streets after phenomenal 4-1 cup win

Jul 15 2022

Yesterday night, supporters of the Hamrun Spartans Football Club took to the streets of Hamrun to celebrate their club’s phenomenal win against Armenian side FC Alashkert, which took them a step further in their UEFA Europa Conference League hopes.

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St. Joseph High Road was illuminated by an impromptu fireworks, bright red flares and the club’s flags as supporters celebrated the club’s convincing 4-1 victory against FC Alashkert, who had the upper hand with a 1-0 win at the first leg.

Next week, the Spartans will face Bosnian side Velez Mostar in a first leg bout away from ho for their second qualifying round of the league.

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Man found dead in Birzebbugia

Jul 15 2022

A man, whose identity remains unknown, was found dead in a field in Triq Ghar Dalam, Birzebbugia.

On Thursday evening, at around 6:30pm, the Zejtun Police Department received an anonymous report stating that there was a lifeless body under the trees. The Police went on site and, after preliminary investigations, found the corpse to be in a state decomposition.

Magistrate Gabriella Vella was informed of the case and opened an inquiry while the Force’s Major Crimes Department and Forensic Science officials are currently investigating the case. An autopsy on the corpse is expected the shed further light on the case while DNA testing will confirm the man’s identity.

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