2010–11 Maltese FA Trophy

The 2010–11 Maltese FA Trophy was the 73rd season since its establishment. It will feature 21 teams from the Maltese Premier League, the First Division and the champions of the Gozo First Division. The competition began on 10 November 2010 and ended 22 May 2011 with the Final from Ta' Qali Stadium. The defending champions are Valletta, having won their 12th Maltese Cup last season and first since 2001. The winner will qualify to the second qualifying round of the 2011–12 UEFA Europa League.

2010–11 Maltese FA Trophy
Country Malta
Defending championsValletta
ChampionsFloriana (19 Times)
Runners-upValletta

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

Calendar

Matches will begin on 10 November 2010 and conclude with the final on 22 May 2011.[1] For the second straight year, four teams will receive a bye directly into the quarterfinals.

RoundDateFixturesNew entrantsVenue
Preliminary RoundNovember 10, 201012Centenary Stadium
First roundNovember 13 and 14, 2010815Victor Tedesco Stadium
Hibernians Ground
Centenary Stadium
Second RoundDecember 8, 20104–Ta' Qali National Stadium
Hibernians Ground
QuarterfinalsMarch 18 and 19, 201144Ta' Qali National Stadium
Hibernians Ground
SemifinalsMay 14 and 15, 20112–Ta' Qali National Stadium
FinalMay 22, 20111–Ta' Qali National Stadium

Preliminary round

Entering this round were two clubs from the Maltese First Division. This match took place on 10 November 2010.

Team 1  Score  Team 2
10 November 2010
Pietà Hotspurs 6–0 Msida St. Joseph

First round

Entering this round was the winner from the preliminary round along with the six Maltese Premier League clubs which finished last season between 5th and 10th place in the league, the remaining eight clubs from the First Division and the reigning Gozo First Division champions. These matches took place from 12 to 14 November 2010.

Team 1  Score  Team 2
12 November 2010
Lija Athletic 0–3 Floriana
Marsaxlokk 1–0 Mqabba
Dingli Swallows 3–5 (a.e.t.) Mosta
Ħamrun Spartans 5–0 Melita
13 November 2010
Hibernians 4–0 Pietà Hotspurs
Balzan Youths 1–3 Tarxien Rainbows
14 November 2010
St. George's 1–2 St. Andrews
Victoria Hotspurs 2–4 Vittoriosa Stars

Second round

Entering this round were the eight winners from the first round. These matches took place on 19 January 2011.

Team 1  Score  Team 2
19 January 2011
Marsaxlokk 0–3 Vittoriosa Stars
Floriana 1–0 (a.e.t.) Mosta
Ħamrun Spartans 2–3 (a.e.t.) Tarxien Rainbows
Hibernians 3–2 St. Andrews

Quarter-finals

Entering this round were the four winners from the second round along with the best four clubs from last year's Premier League competition.

19 March 2011 Sliema Wanderers3–3 (a.e.t.)
(1–3 p)		 Birkirkara Ta' Qali
14:00 CET Triganza 4', 69'
Barbara 113'		 Vukanac 45'
Babatunde 55'
Galea 118'		 Stadium: Ta' Qali National Stadium
19 March 2011 Valletta 1–0 (a.e.t.)HiberniansTa' Qali
16:00 CET Denni 99' Stadium: Ta' Qali National Stadium
20 March 2011 Vittoriosa Stars2–4 Tarxien Rainbows Paola
14:00 CET Luis 26' (pen.)
Jorge 90' (pen.)		 Ricardo Costa 45' (pen.), 73'
Everton Yellow card 54' Yellow-red card 90+2'
Critien 63'
Bueno 80'		 Stadium: Hibernians Ground
20 March 2011 Qormi1–1 (a.e.t.)
(3–5 p)		 Floriana Paola
16:00 CET Vandelannoite 71'
Vandelannoite Red card 72'		 Borg 58'
Saïdi Red card 97'		 Stadium: Hibernians Ground

Semi-finals

Entering this round were the four winners from the Quarterfinals.

14 May 2011 Tarxien Rainbows0–1 (a.e.t.) Valletta Ta' Qali
17:00 CET Mintoff Red card 120+2' Denni 116' Stadium: Ta' Qali National Stadium
15 May 2011 Birkirkara1–2 Floriana Ta' Qali
17:00 CET Cilia 66' (pen.) Caruana 23'
Farrugia 60'		 Stadium: Ta' Qali National Stadium

Final

Entering this round were the two winners from the Semifinals.

22 May 2011 Valletta0–1 Floriana Ta' Qali
17:00 CET Woods 89' Stadium: Ta' Qali National Stadium
Attendance: 8,405
Referee: Paul Caruana

References
  1. Results and Fixtures at maltafootball.com
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