The 2014–15 Maltese FA Trophy was the 77th season since its establishment. The competition began on 4 September 2014 and ended with the final on 23 May 2015.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | Malta |
| Teams | 64 |
| Defending champions | Valletta |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Birkirkara (5th title) |
| Runner-up | Hibernians |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 60 |
| Goals scored | 229 (3.82 per match) |
Valletta were the defending champions, but were eliminated in the semi-finals by Birkirkara.
Calendar edit
Matches began on 4 September 2014 and concluded on 24 May 2015.[1]
| Round | Date(s) | Number of fixtures | Clubs | New entries this round | Goals / games |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First round | 4–10 September 2014 | 12 | 24 → 12 | 24 | 39 / 12 |
| Second round | 24–26 October 2014 | 20 | 40 → 20 | 28 | 81 / 20 |
| Third round | 28 November–3 December 2014 | 16 | 32 → 16 | 12 | 62 / 16 |
| Fourth round | 20–21 January 2015 | 8 | 16 → 8 | none | 31 / 8 |
| Quarter-finals | 13–14 February 2015 | 4 | 8 → 4 | none | 16 / 4 |
| Semi-finals | 16–17 May 2015 | 2 | 4 → 2 | none | 3 / 2 |
| Final | 24 May 2015 | 1 | 2 → 1 | none |
First round edit
A total of 24 teams competed in the first round. Matches were played between 4 and 10 September 2014.[2]
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 September 2014 | ||
| Mġarr United (4) | 1–4 | Kalkara (4) |
| 6 September 2014 | ||
| Qrendi (4) | 2–0 | Marsaxlokk (4) |
| Marsaskala (4) | 0–2 | St. Venera Lightnings (4) |
 Xewkija Tigers (1G)
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0–1 | Kirkop United (4) |
| Qala St. Joseph (2G)
|
2–3 (a.e.t.) | St. Lucia (4) |
| 7 September 2014 | ||
| Mdina Knights (4) | 0–2 (a.e.t.) | St. Lawrence Spurs (1G)
|
| Ta Xbiex (4) | 1–2 | Victoria Hotspurs (1G)
|
| Oratory Youths (1G)
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4–3 (a.e.t.) | Luqa St. Andrew's (4) |
| Għajnsielem (2G)
|
0–2 | Mtarfa (4) |
| 8 September 2014 | ||
| Kerċem Ajax (1G)
|
3–0 | Attard (4) |
| 10 September 2014 | ||
| Victoria Wanderers (1G)
|
3–0 | Munxar Falcons (2G)
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| Xagħra United (2G)
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0–5 | Nadur Youngsters (1G)
|
Second round edit
A total of 40 teams competed in the second round. Matches were played on 24, 25 and 26 October 2014.[3]
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 24 October 2014 | ||
| Hamrun Spartans (3) | 2−2 (a.e.t.) (3–1 p) |
Vittoriosa Stars (2) |
| Xghajra Tornadoes (3) | 1–2 | Siggiewi (3) |
| Kalkara (4) | 0–7 | Swieqi United (3) |
| 25 October 2014 | ||
| Żabbar St. Patrick (3) | 2–1 | St. Lucia (4) |
| Gzira United (2) | 8–0 | Ghaxaq (3) |
| Lija Athletic (2) | 7–0 | Oratory Youths (1G)
|
| Dingli Swallows (3) | 1–2 (a.e.t.) | Zurrieq (2) |
| Mtarfa (4) | 0–4 | Gudja United (2) |
| Gharghur (3) | 2–1 | St. Lawrence Spurs (1G)
|
| Birzebbuga St. Peters (2) | 3–2 (a.e.t.) | Kerċem Ajax (1G)
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| St. George's (2) | 2−2 (a.e.t.) (5–4 p) |
Luxol St. Andrews (2) |
| 26 October 2014 | ||
| Victoria Wanderers (1G)
|
0–2 | Kirkop United (4) |
| Fgura United (2) | 1–2 | Nadur Youngsters (1G)
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| Melita (2) | 1–0 (a.e.t.) | Zejtun Corinthians (3) |
| Msida St. Joseph (2) | 4–1 | Marsa (3) |
| Sirens (3) | 1−1 (a.e.t.) (7–6 p) |
San Gwann (3) |
| Mellieha (3) | 1–5 | Victoria Hotspurs (1G)
|
| Pembroke Athleta (2) | 2–1 | Rabat Ajax (2) |
| Mqabba (2) | 2–3 | Senglea Athletics (3) |
| Qrendi (4) | 2–1 | St. Venera Lightnings (4) |
Third round edit
A total of 32 teams competed in the third round. Matches were played on 29 and 30 November, and on 2 and 3 December 2014.[4]
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 29 November 2014 | ||
| Nadur Youngsters (1G)
|
4–1 | Gharghur (3) |
| Swieqi United (3) | 0–6 | Gzira United (2) |
| Msida St. Joseph (2) | 1–2 | Żabbar St. Patrick (3) |
| 30 November 2014 | ||
| Sirens (3) | 1–0 | Lija Athletic (2) |
| 2 December 2014 | ||
| St. George's (2) | 0–2 | Hibernians (1) |
| Balzan (1) | 2–0 | Kirkop United (4) |
| Birzebbuga St. Peters (2) | 1–7 | Valletta (1) |
| Siggiewi (3) | 5–2 | Zurrieq (2) |
| Pembroke Athleta (2) | 0–1 (a.e.t.) | Pietà Hotspurs (1) |
| Naxxar Lions (1) | 1–2 | Melita (2) |
| 3 December 2014 | ||
| Mosta (1) | 6–1 | Senglea Athletics (3) |
| Birkirkara (1) | 7–1 | Hamrun Spartans (3) |
| Floriana (1) | 0–0 (a.e.t.) (5–4 p) |
Sliema Wanderers (1) |
| Tarxien Rainbows (1) | 0–3 | Gudja United (2) |
| Zebbug Rangers (1) | 0–3 | Victoria Hotspurs (1G)
|
| Qrendi (4) | 0–3 | Qormi (1) |
Fourth round edit
A total of 16 teams competed in the fourth round. Matches were played on 20 and 21 January 2015.[5]
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 20 January 2015 | ||
| Melita (2) | 0–2 | Valletta (1) |
| Gżira United (2) | 1–4 | Mosta (1) |
| 21 January 2015 | ||
| Gudja United (2) | 0–6 | Sirens (3) |
| Victoria Hotspurs (1G)
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0–1 | Pietà Hotspurs (1) |
| Nadur Youngsters (1G)
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1–3 | Hibernians (1) |
| Floriana (1) | 1–3 | Qormi (1) |
| Balzan (1) | 6–0 | Żabbar St. Patrick (3) |
| Siggiewi (3) | 0–3 | Birkirkara (1) |
Quarter-finals edit
Eight teams competed in the quarter-finals. Matches were played on 13 and 14 February 2015.
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 13 February 2015 | ||
| Mosta (1) | 1–3 | Valletta (1) |
| Balzan (1) | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (3–4 p) |
Hibernians (1) |
| 14 February 2015 | ||
| Qormi (1) | 7–0 | Sirens (3) |
| Birkirkara (1) | 3–0 | Pietà Hotspurs (1) |
Semi-finals edit
Matches were played on 16 and 17 May 2015.
| 16 May 2015 | Birkirkara (1) | 1–0 (a.e.t.) | Valletta (1) | Ta' Qali |
| 17:00 CEST | Fenech  110' |
Report | Stadium: Ta' Qali National Stadium Referee: Fyodor Zammit |
| 17 May 2015 | Qormi (1) | 0–2 | Hibernians (1) | Ta' Qali |
| 17:00 CEST | Report | Agius 11' Jorginho 65' |
Stadium: Ta' Qali National Stadium Referee: Trustin Farrugia Cann |
Final edit
The final was played on 23 May 2015.
| Birkirkara (1) | 2–0 | Hibernians (1) |
|---|---|---|
| Mazzetti 29' Ledesma 69' |
Report |
Referee: Andre Arciola
References edit
- ^ Results and Fixtures at maltafootball.com
- ^ "First Round". Soccerway. September 2014.
- ^ "Second Round". Soccerway. October 2014.
- ^ "Third Round". Soccerway. December 2014.
- ^ "Fourth round". Soccerway. Retrieved 4 December 2014.