2011–12 Maltese Cup
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The 2011–12 Maltese Cup
is the 75th season since its establishment. In a change from last season, this year's competition will include all teams from Malta and Gozo. The competition began on 8 September 2011 and will end on 27 May 2012 with the Final in Ta' Qali Stadium. The defending champions are Floriana, having won their 19th Maltese Cup last season and first since 1994. The winner will qualify to the first qualifying round of the 2012–13 UEFA Europa League
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, 6 clubs from the Gozo Football League First Division
and 4 clubs from the Gozo Football League Second Division
. These matches took place between 8 and 11 September 2011.
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clubs, the 14 Maltese Second Division
clubs, 2 clubs from the Maltese Third Division
and 1 club from the Gozo Football League First Division
. These matches took place between 12 and 20 November 2011.
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. These matches took place between 18 and 20 December 2011.
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Maltese Cup
The U Bet FA Trophy, formerly known as the Rothman's Trophy, is a football competition that takes place in Malta.Widely known as the F.A. Trophy, it was a gift from the British by The Football Association in 1933. This followed a match between England and Italy, played in Rome in May 1933, to where...
is the 75th season since its establishment. In a change from last season, this year's competition will include all teams from Malta and Gozo. The competition began on 8 September 2011 and will end on 27 May 2012 with the Final in Ta' Qali Stadium. The defending champions are Floriana, having won their 19th Maltese Cup last season and first since 1994. The winner will qualify to the first qualifying round of the 2012–13 UEFA Europa League
2012–13 UEFA Europa League
The 2012–13 UEFA Europa League will be the fourth season of the competition since it was renamed from the UEFA Cup. The final will be played at the Amsterdam ArenA in Amsterdam, the Netherlands....
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Calendar
Matches began on 8 September 2011 and will conclude with the final on 27 May 2012.| Round | Date | Fixtures | | New entrants | Venue |
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| First Round | 8-11 September 2011 | 11 | 22 | Centenary Stadium Gozo Stadium Gozo Stadium The Gozo Stadium, formerly known as the Silver Jubilee Ground, is the national stadium of the island of Gozo, Malta. The Gozo Stadium stages matches of the highest division in Gozo, part of the Second Division League and the matches of the Gozo F.C. It approximately holds 4,000 people. It is... Luxol Stadium |
| Second Round | 12-20 November 2011 | 20 | 29 | V. Tedesco Stadium Hibernians Ground Hibernians Ground Hibernians Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Paola, Malta. The Hibernians football ground was inaugurated on 9 November 1986. Hibernians became the first Maltese club to have their own football pitch... Centenary Stadium |
| Third Round | 16-18 December 2011 | 16 | 12 | Ta' Qali National Stadium Hibernians Ground |
| Fourth Round | 21-22 January 2012 | 8 | – | Ta' Qali National Stadium Hibernians Ground |
| Quarterfinals | 25-26 February 2012 | 4 | – | Ta' Qali National Stadium Hibernians Ground |
| Semifinals | 19-20 May 2012 | 2 | – | Ta' Qali National Stadium |
| Final | 27 May 2012 | 1 | – | Ta' Qali National Stadium |
First Round
Entering this round were 12 clubs from the Maltese Third DivisionMaltese Third Division
The Maltese Third Division is the lowest league level in Maltese football. There are currently 22 teams participating in the league....
, 6 clubs from the Gozo Football League First Division
Gozo Football League First Division
The Gozitan First Division, also known as Melita First Division for sponsorship reasons, is the top level of the Gozitan football league system...
and 4 clubs from the Gozo Football League Second Division
Gozo Football League Second Division
The Gozitan Seond Division, known as Melita Second Division for sponsorship reasons is the second and lowest level in the Gozo Football League. The league was first competed in 1948....
. These matches took place between 8 and 11 September 2011.
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Second Round
Entering this round were the 11 winners from the First Round along with the 12 Maltese First DivisionMaltese First Division
The Maltese First Division is the second-highest division in Maltese football, behind the Maltese Premier League and above the Maltese Second Division. The league has been running for many years.12 teams take part in the league...
clubs, the 14 Maltese Second Division
Maltese Second Division
The Maltese Second Division is the third-highest division in Maltese football, behind the Maltese First Division and above Maltese Third Division...
clubs, 2 clubs from the Maltese Third Division
Maltese Third Division
The Maltese Third Division is the lowest league level in Maltese football. There are currently 22 teams participating in the league....
and 1 club from the Gozo Football League First Division
Gozo Football League First Division
The Gozitan First Division, also known as Melita First Division for sponsorship reasons, is the top level of the Gozitan football league system...
. These matches took place between 12 and 20 November 2011.
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Second Round
Entering this round were the 20 winners from the Second Round and the 12 clubs from the Maltese Premier LeagueMaltese Premier League
The Maltese Premier League, known as BOV Premier League for sponsorship reasons , is the top level league for football in Malta. The league was first competed in 1909...
. These matches took place between 18 and 20 December 2011.
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Fourth Round
Entering this round were the 16 winners from the Third Round. These matches took place between 21 and 22 January 2012.|}
Quarterfinals
Entering this round were the eight winners from the Fourth Round.----
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Semifinals
Entering this round were the four winners from the Quarterfinals.----