2016–17 Maltese FA Trophy

2016–17 Maltese FA Trophy
Country  Malta
Teams 65
Defending champions Sliema Wanderers
Champions Floriana (20 Times)
Runners-up Sliema Wanderers

The 2016–17 Maltese FA Trophy was the 79th version of the tournament. This version of the competition began on 3 September 2016 and ended on 20 May 2017.[1] For the First Time since 1933 the new Malta Football Association FA Trophy was unveiled. The new FA Trophy, which is partly-financed by the English FA, was presented for the first time to the winners.[2]

With quarter-final victory over Pembroke Athleta, Victoria Wanderers became the first club from Gozo to advance to the semi-finals of the Maltese FA Trophy.[2]

Sliema Wanderers were the defending champions, but lost in the Final to Floriana.

Format

The Maltese FA Trophy this season was a single elimination tournament between 65 teams. The winner of the tournament (Floriana) earned a place in the Europa League. Matches which were level after regulation went to extra time and additionally to penaties to determine a winner.[3]

Schedule

RoundDate(s)Number of fixturesClubs
Preliminary round3 September 2016165 → 64
First round9–11 September 20161264 → 52
Second round21–23 October 20162052 → 32
Third round29 November 2016 – 11 January 20171632 → 16
Fourth round17–18 January 2017816 → 8
Quarter-finals18–19 February 201748 → 4
Semi-finals13 May 201724 → 2
Final20 May 201712 → 1

Preliminary round

One preliminary match was played on 3 September 2016.[1] The draw for the preliminary, first, and second rounds was held 17 August 2016.[4]

Team 1  Score  Team 2
Xghajra Tornadoes (4) 1–2 Gozo Għarb Rangers (2G)

First round

Twelve first round matches were played 9–11 September 2016.[1] The draw for the preliminary, first, and second rounds was held 17 August 2016.[4]

Team 1  Score  Team 2
Kirkop United (4) 4–0 Marsaskala (4)
Mdina Knights (4) 1–5 Gozo Victoria Hotspurs (1G)
Kalkara (4) 2–3 Gozo Għajnsielem (1G)
Oratory Youths (1G)Gozo 5–0 Dingli Swallows (4)
Msida St. Joseph (4) 1–0 Luqa St. Andrew's (4)
Nadur Youngsters (1G)Gozo 7–1 Gozo Għarb Rangers (2G)
Mtarfa (4) 0–7 Gozo Xagħra United (1G)
Ta' Xbiex (4) 0–2 Gozo Munxar Falcons (2G)
St. Lucia (4) 0–3 Gozo Kerċem Ajax (1G)
Qala Saints (2G)Gozo 0–6 Gozo Xewkija Tigers (1G)
St. Venera Lightnings (4) 0–3 Gozo Victoria Wanderers (1G)
St. Lawrence Spurs (2G)Gozo 3–0 Żurrieq (4)

Second round

Twenty second round matches were played 21–23 October 2016.[1] The draw for the preliminary, first, and second rounds was held 17 August 2016.[4] All teams from Maltese First Division and Maltese Second Division enter in Second round.

Team 1  Score  Team 2
Kirkop United (4) 0–1 Pietà Hotspurs (2)
Msida St. Joseph (4) 0–1 Mqabba F.C. (2)
Marsaxlokk (3) 0–4 San Ġwann (3)
Qormi (2) 1–4 Gozo Xewkija Tigers (1G)
Munxar Falcons (2G)Gozo 0–8 Għargħur (2)
Mellieħa (3) 2–2 (a.e.t.) (3–5 p) Birżebbuġa (3)
Melita (2) 1–2 Gozo Victoria Wanderers (1G)
Attard (3) 1–5 Vittoriosa Stars (2)
Żebbuġ Rangers (2) 2–0 Fgura United (2)
Kerċem Ajax (1G)Gozo 3–3 (a.e.t.) (4–5 p) Marsa (2)
Lija Athletic (2) 5–0 Gozo St. Lawrence Spurs (2G)
Mġarr United (3) 2–1 Żabbar St. Patrick (3)
Senglea Athletic (2) 7–1 Gozo Xagħra United (1G)
Naxxar Lions (2) 1–4 Gozo Għajnsielem (1G)
Qrendi (3) 2–1 Oratory Youths (1G)Gozo
Rabat Ajax (2) 1–2 Sirens (2)
St. George's F.C. (3) 2–3 (a.e.t.) Siggiewi (3)
Ghaxaq (3) 0–4 Gozo Nadur Youngsters (1G)
Swieqi United (3) 3–0 Gudja United (3)
Victoria Hotspurs (1G)Gozo 1–1 (a.e.t.) (4–3 p) Zejtun (3)

Third round

Sixteen third round matches were played between 29 November 2016 – 11 January 2017.[1] The draw for the third and fourth rounds was held 25 October 2016. All teams from Maltese Premier League enter in Third round.[5]

Team 1  Score  Team 2
Valletta (1) 1–0 San Ġwann (3)
Għargħur (2) 0–6 Tarxien Rainbows (1)
Floriana (1) 5–0 Birżebbuġa (3)
St. Andrews (1) 3–0 Birkirkara (1)
Balzan (1) 3–1 Żebbuġ Rangers (2)
Senglea Athletic (2) 3–2 (a.e.t.) Hibernians (1)
Victoria Wanderers (1G)Gozo 5–0 Mġarr United (3)
Nadur Youngsters (1G)Gozo 0–2 Hamrun Spartans (1)
Vittoriosa Stars (2) 3–2 Gżira United (1)
Sirens (2) 1–2 Pembroke Athleta (1)
Marsa (2) 3–2 (a.e.t.) Gozo Xewkija Tigers (1G)
Swieqi United (3) 0–1 Qrendi (3)
Sliema Wanderers (1) 3–2 Mosta (1)
Siggiewi (3) 0–2 Mqabba F.C. (2)
Victoria Hotspurs (1G)Gozo 2–3 Gozo Għajnsielem (1G)
Pietà Hotspurs (2) 0–2 Lija Athletic (2)

Fourth round

Eight fourth round matches were played 17–18 January 2017.[1] The draw for the third and fourth rounds was held 25 October 2016.[5]

Team 1  Score  Team 2
Sliema Wanderers (1) 5–0 Qrendi (3)
Lija Athletic (2) 0–3 Tarxien Rainbows (1)
Vittoriosa Stars (2) 1–2 (a.e.t.) Senglea Athletic (2)
Floriana (1) 4–1 Gozo Għajnsielem (1G)
Marsa (2) 1–2 Pembroke Athleta (1)
Hamrun Spartans (1) 1–0 Mqabba F.C. (2)
Balzan (1) 1–0 Valletta (1)
Victoria Wanderers (1G)Gozo 1–0 St. Andrews (1)

Quarter-finals

Four quarter-final matches were played 18–19 February 2017.[1] The draw for the quarter-finals was held 20 January 2017.[6]

Semi-finals

Two semi-final matches were played 13 May 2017.[1] The draw for the semi-finals was held on 8 May 2017.[2]

Victoria Wanderers become the first football club in Gozo to reach the semi-finals of Maltese FA Trophy

Final

The final was played 20 May 2017.[1]

Floriana and Sliema Wanderers met together in Maltese FA Trophy final for the fifteenth time, having previously met in 1935, 1936, 1938, 1945, 1949, 1953, 1955, 1956, 1958, 1965, 1972, 1974, 1979 and 1993.[7]

When meeting in the finals, Floriana have won eight times and Sliema Wanderers have won six times.[7]

Floriana (1) 2–0 Sliema Wanderers (1)
  • Enzo Adrian Ruiz  4'
  • Borg  90+3'
Attendance: 3750
Referee: Glen Tonna[8]

See also

2016–17 Maltese Premier League

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "The FA Trophy 2016/17". maltafootball.com. Retrieved 24 August 2016.
  2. 1 2 3 "SK host Floriana, Tarxien meet holders Sliema in cup ties". MFA. Retrieved 8 May 2017.
  3. ↑ "FA Trophy:Season Rules". scoresway.com. Retrieved 24 August 2016.
  4. 1 2 3 "FA Trophy 2016/17 First Round and Second Round draws". maltafootball.com. Retrieved 24 August 2016.
  5. 1 2 "Sliema Wanderers take on Mosta in FA Trophy third round". maltafootball.com. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
  6. ↑ "FA Trophy: Holders Sliema drawn with Senglea in quarter-finals". maltafootball.com. Retrieved 20 January 2017.
  7. 1 2 "Malta - List of Cup Finals". RSSSF. Retrieved 14 May 2017.
  8. ↑ http://refereesfifa.blogspot.fr/2017/05/malta-2017-maltese-fa-trophy-final.html
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