2008–09 Maltese FA Trophy
The Maltese Cup 2008–09 is the 71st season since its establishment. It features 20 teams from Maltese Premier League and First Division. The competition started on October 25, 2008 and will end on May 30, 2009 with the Final. The defending champions are Birkirkara.
Results
When the draw was conducted four teams received a bye to the Quarterfinals. Birkirkara received a bye because they won the 2007–08 Maltese Cup. Other three teams qualifying directly to the Quarterfinals are Valletta, Marsaxlokk and Sliema Wanderers, for being (except Birkirkara) three best-placed teams in last year's Premier League.
First Round
In the First Round entered Premier League teams placed 4th to 10th and 10 First Division teams. The matches were played on October 25, 26, November 1 and 2, 2008.
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Mosta | 0–2 | Vittoriosa Stars |
| St. Patrick | 3–2 | Senglea Athletic |
| Tarxien Rainbows | 4–2 | Mqabba |
| Dingli Swallows | 0–3 | Floriana |
| Hibernians | 2–0 | St. George's |
| Rabat Ajax | 1–3 | Ħamrun Spartans |
| Msida St. Joseph | 3–0 | San Gwann |
| Pieta Hotspurs | 1–3 | Qormi |
Second Round
In this round entered winners from the previous round. The matches were played on November 8 and 9, 2008.
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tarxien Rainbows | 4–2 (aet) | Msida St. Joseph |
| Hibernians | 3–0 | Vittoriosa Stars |
| St. Patrick | 0–1 | Floriana |
| Qormi | 1–2 | Ħamrun Spartans |
Quarterfinals
In this round entered winners from the previous round and four teams that had received a bye. The matches were played on February 7, 2009. All 8 teams from this round were from the Premier League. Marsaxlokk, Birkirkara, Valletta and Sliema won their ties and advanced to the semifinals.
February 7, 2009 15:00 |
| Hamrun Spartans | 2 – 3 | Marsaxlokk |
|---|---|---|
Comvalius  79' (pen.)Spiteri 89' |
Report | Pereira 14' Kokavessis 25' 47' |
February 7, 2009 17:00 |
| Floriana | 2 – 2 (aet) | Valletta |
|---|---|---|
| Doffo 2' (pen.) Dimech 104' (o.g.) |
Report | Massaro 90+5' 92' |
| Penalties | ||
Darmanin  Agius  Briffa |
1 – 4 | Scicluna Massaro Zammit Pace |
Semifinals
The matches were played on March 7 and 8, 2009. Holders Birkirkara met the same team they met the previous year, Valletta. But this time they lost and it was Valletta who reached the final. In the other semifinal Sliema beat Marsaxlokk 4–3 on penalties after the match finished in a 1–1 draw.
March 8, 2009 15:00 |
| Marsaxlokk | 1 – 1 (aet) | Sliema Wanderers |
|---|---|---|
| Kokavessis 82' |
Report | Muscat 78' |
| Penalties | ||
| 3 – 4 |
Final
The final was played on May 29, 2009.
May 29, 2009 |
| Valletta | 3 – 3 (a.e.t.) | Sliema Wanderers |
|---|---|---|
| Priso 49' Agius 90'Monesterolo 90' |
Muscat 52' 65' Woods 80' | |
| Penalties | ||
| 6 – 7 |
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