The 2012–13 Maltese FA Trophy was the 75th season since its establishment. For the second season, the competition will include all teams from Malta and Gozo. The competition began on 5 September 2012 and is ended on 19 May 2013 with the final in Ta' Qali Stadium. The defending champions are Hibernians, having won their 9th Maltese Cup last season. The winner will qualify to the first qualifying round[1] of the 2013–14 UEFA Europa League.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | Malta |
| Defending champions | Hibernians |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Hibernians (10th title) |
| Runner-up | Qormi |
Hibernians were the defending champions, and they retain the trophy.
Calendar edit
Matches began on 5 September 2012 and concluded with the final on 19 May 2013.[2]
| Round | Date | Fixtures | New entrants | Venues |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Round | 5–11 September 2012 | 14 | 28 | Centenary Stadium Gozo Stadium Sannat Ground |
| Second Round | 19–21 October 2012 | 20 | 26 | Centenary Stadium Victor Tedesco Stadium Gozo Stadium Sirens Stadium Luxol Stadium |
| Third Round | 30 November - 2 December 2012 | 16 | 12 | TBC |
| Fourth Round | 20–23 January 2013 | 8 | – | TBC |
| Quarter-finals | 17 February 2013 | 4 | – | TBC |
| Semi-finals | 17–18 May 2013 | 2 | – | Ta' Qali National Stadium |
| Final | 22 May 2013 | 1 | – | Ta' Qali National Stadium |
First round edit
Entering this round were clubs from the Maltese Third Division, the Gozo Football League First Division and the Gozo Football League Second Division. These matches took place between 5 and 11 September 2012.[3]
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 September 2012 | ||
| Xghajra Tornadoes | 0–5 | Mtarfa |
| 6 September 2012 | ||
 St. Lawrence Spurs
|
0–2 | Senglea Athletic |
| Mdina Knights | 1–2 (a.e.t.) | Swieqi United |
| Santa Lucia | 0–3 | Victoria Wanderers
|
| Sannat Lions
|
2–0 | Kalkara |
| 8 September 2012 | ||
| Kerċem Ajax
|
4–2 | Għajnsielem
|
| Qala Saints
|
0–5 | Xewkija Tigers
|
| Ghaxaq | 1–2 | Marsa |
| Qrendi | 1–4 | Luqa St. Andrew's |
| 9 September 2012 | ||
| Attard | 1–3 | Sirens |
| Nadur Youngsters
|
8–1 | Għarb Rangers
|
| Ta' Xbiex | 2–1 | Munxar Falcons
|
| Marsaskala | 3–0 | Victoria Hotspurs
|
| 11 September 2012 | ||
| Xagħra United
|
2–0 | Oratory Youths
|
Second round edit
Entering this round were the 14 winners from the first round along with the 12 Maltese First Division clubs and the 14 Maltese Second Division clubs. These matches took place between 19 and 21 October 2012.[4]
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 19 October 2012 | ||
| Mqabba | 3–0 | Kirkop United |
| Lija Athletic | 3–1 | Siggiewi |
| 20 October 2012 | ||
| Zebbug Rangers | 3–0 | Mellieħa |
| Marsaskala | 3–1 | Luqa St. Andrew's |
| Gudja United | 6–0 | Ta' Xbiex |
| Vittoriosa Stars | 1–2 (a.e.t.) | Msida St. Joseph |
| Sirens | 0–1 | Gżira United |
| Żurrieq | 4–0 | Fgura United |
| St. Andrews | 2–0 | Birzebbuga St. Peters |
| Marsa | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (7–8 p) | St. Patrick |
| Zejtun Corinthians | 3–1 | San Gwann |
| 21 October 2012 | ||
| Dingli Swallows | 1–4 | Naxxar Lions |
| Swieqi United | 1–6 | Sannat Lions
|
| Senglea Athletic | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (5–4 p) | Kerċem Ajax
|
| Għargħur | 4–1 | Mtarfa |
| Mgarr United | 1–2 | Victoria Wanderers
|
| Pembroke Athleta | 3–2 | Xewkija Tigers
|
| St. Venera Lightning | 3–2 | Xagħra United
|
| St. George's | 0–1 | Pietà Hotspurs |
| Nadur Youngsters
|
1–0 | Marsaxlokk |
Third round edit
Entering this round were the 20 winners from the second round along with the 12 Maltese Premier League clubs. These matches took place between 30 November and 2 December 2012.[5]
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 30 November 2012 | ||
| Naxxar Lions | 3–4 (a.e.t.) | Balzan Youths |
| Lija Athletic | 2–1 | Għargħur |
| Gudja United | 2–0 | Senglea Athletic |
| Marsaskala | 3–1 | St. Venera Lightning |
| 1 December 2012 | ||
| Hibernians | 2–1 | Mosta |
| Sliema Wanderers | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (6–7 p) | Zebbug Rangers |
| Birkirkara | 1–0 | Tarxien Rainbows |
| Melita | 0–2 | Floriana |
| Qormi | 5–2 (a.e.t.) | Pembroke Athleta |
| Msida St. Joseph | 0–2 | St. Andrews |
| 2 December 2012 | ||
| Hamrun Spartans | 1–3 | Valletta |
| Gżira United | 1–0 | Victoria Wanderers
|
| Pietà Hotspurs | 0–1 | Rabat Ajax |
| St. Patrick | 1–2 | Sannat Lions
|
| Zejtun Corinthians | 1–3 | Nadur Youngsters
|
| Żurrieq | 1–2 | Mqabba |
Fourth round edit
Entering this round were the 16 winners from the third round. These matches took place between 20 and 23 January 2013.[6]
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 20 January 2013 | ||
| Marsaskala | 0–3 | Zebbug Rangers |
| St. Andrews | 4–1 (a.e.t.) | Mqabba |
| 22 January 2013 | ||
| Gudja United | 0–4 | Hibernians |
| 23 January 2013 | ||
| Balzan Youths | 3–2 (a.e.t.) | Gżira United |
| Valletta | 2–0 | Nadur Youngsters
|
| Sannat Lions
|
0–5 | Rabat Ajax |
| Lija Athletic | 1–0 | Floriana |
| Qormi | 2–1 | Birkirkara |
Quarter-finals edit
Entering this round were the 8 winners from the fourth round. These matches took place on 17 February 2013.[7]
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 17 February 2013 | ||
| Balzan Youths | 0–1 | Qormi |
| St. Andrews | 0–1 | Lija Athletic |
| Rabat Ajax | 0–3 | Valletta |
| Hibernians | 3–0 | Zebbug Rangers |
Semi-finals edit
Entering this round were the four winners from the quarterfinals.
| 17 May 2013 | Qormi | 1–0 | Lija Athletic | Ta' Qali |
| 19:30 CEST | Bilbao  67' |
Report | Giordimaina  79'M. Fleri Soler 90+3' |
Stadium: Ta' Qali National Stadium Referee: Malcolm Spiteri |
| 18 May 2013 | Valletta | 2–3 | Hibernians | Ta' Qali |
| 18:00 CEST | Vandelannoite 37' Bartolo 39'Toure 45+3' (pen.)Briffa 90+1' |
Report | Failla 39', 45' Muscat 45+2' Tarabai 66' |
Stadium: Ta' Qali National Stadium Referee: Clayton Pisani |
Final edit
Entering this round were the two winners from the semifinals.
| 22 May 2013 | Qormi | 1–3 | Hibernians | Ta' Qali |
| 20:30 | Gauci  66'  73' Perez 90+1' |
Report | Tarabai 53', 66' Jackson 90+3' |
Stadium: Ta' Qali National Stadium Attendance: 4,276 Referee: Adrian Azzopardi |
References edit
- ^ 2013/14 Access list[permanent dead link] Bert Kassies' Site
- ^ Results and Fixtures at maltafootball.com
- ^ "1st Round". Soccerway. Retrieved 28 October 2012.
- ^ "2nd Round". Soccerway. Retrieved 28 October 2012.
- ^ "3rd Round". Soccerway. Retrieved 2 November 2012.
- ^ "4th Round". Soccerway. Retrieved 8 December 2012.
- ^ "Final stages". Soccerway. Retrieved 23 January 2013.