The Maltese Cup 2007-08 (known as U*BET Fa Trophy for sponsorship reasons) was the 71st season since its establishment.It features 20 teams from Maltese Premier League and First Division.The competition started on 3 November 2007 and ended on 24 May 2008 with the final,which Birkirkara F.C. won 2-1 against Hamrun Spartans.The defending champions were Hibernians F.C..
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| Round | Date | Matches | Clubs | New entries this round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Round | 3,4,10,11 November 2007 | 8 | 20 → 12 | 16 |
| Second Round | 1 March 2008 | 4 | 12 → 8 | none |
| Quarter Finals | 12 April 2008 | 4 | 8 → 4 | 4 |
| Semi Finals | 19 May 2008 | 2 | 4 → 2 | none |
| Final | 24 May 2008 | 1 | 2 → 1 | none |
When the draw was conducted four teams received a bye to the Quarterfinals. Hibernians received a bye because they won the 2006–07 Maltese Cup. Other three teams who received a bye directly to the Quarterfinals were Birkirkara, Marsaxlokk and Sliema Wanderers, for being three best-placed teams in previous year's Premier League.
In the First Round entered Premier League teams placed 4th to 10th and 10 First Division teams. The matches were played on 3, 4, 10 and 11 November 2007.
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Valletta | 4–0 | St. Patrick |
| St. Georges | 2–3 | Pieta Hotspurs |
| Mqabba | 3–2 | Vittoriosa |
| Mosta | 0–2 | Hamrun |
| Qormi | 1–5 | Tarxien |
| Marsa | 0–7 | Dingli Swallows |
| Floriana | 7–1 | Mellieha |
| Senglea Athletics | 4–3 (aet) | Msida St.Joseph |
In this round entered winners from the previous round. The matches were played on 1 and 2 March 2008
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Valletta | 5–0 | Tarxien Rainbows |
| Hamrun Spartans | 1–0 | Pieta Hotspurs |
| Mqabba | 0–1 | Dingli Swallows |
| Floriana | 3–2 (aet) | Senglea Athletics |
In this round entered the winners from the previous round and the four teams that had received a bye. The matches were played on 12 and 13 April 2008.
Dingli Swallows was the only team from the First Division.They played against Hamrun Spartans and lost 3-1.The other 3 ties were all contested between Premier League teams.They all finished 2-1 in favour of Valletta, Floriana and Birkirkara who beat Hibernians, Sliema Wanderers and Marsaxlokk respectively.Hibernians were the defending champions.
| 2008-04-12 15:00 |
Hamrun Spartans | 3 – 1 | Dingli Swallows | Ta' Qali Stadium, Ta' Qali Referee: Anton Zammit (MFA) |
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| Spiteri 30' 53' 90' | (Report) | J.Agius 19' |
| 2008-04-12 17:00 |
Hibernians | 1 – 2 | Valletta | Ta' Qali Stadium, Ta' Qali Referee: Adrian Azzopardi (MFA) |
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| Scerri 67' | (Report) | Temile 45' G.Agius 87' |
| 2008-04-13 15:00 |
Floriana | 2 – 1 | Sliema Wanderers | Ta' Qali Stadium, Ta' Qali Referee: Adrian Casha (MFA) |
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| R.Darmanin 61' M.Micallef 65' |
(Report) | E.Barbara 51' |
| 2008-04-13 17:00 |
Marsaxlokk | 1 – 2 | Birkirkara | Ta' Qali Stadium, Ta' Qali Referee: Marco Borg (MFA) |
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| C.Mamo 1' | (Report) | Sylla 52' Mifsud Triganza 70' |
The winners from the Quarterfinals entered the Semifinals.The matches were played on 19 and 20 May 2008
Both semi-finals finished 4-2 in favour of Hamrun Spartans,who beat Floriana,and Birkirkara who beat Valletta.
| 2008-05-19 17:00 |
Hamrun Spartans | 4 – 2 | Floriana | Ta' Qali Stadium, Ta' Qali Referee: Chris Lautier (MFA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.Meilak 25' A.Effiong 29' Spiteri 33' R.Fenech 75' (pen.) |
(Report) | M.Brincat 45' R.Darmanin 64' |
| 2008-05-20 17:00 |
Birkirkara | 4 – 2 | Valletta | Ta' Qali Stadium, Ta' Qali Referee: Joe Attard (MFA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sylla 42' 51' A.Tabone 61' G.Mallia 68' |
(Report) | Monesterolo 19' J.Mifsud 73' |
The Final was played on 24 May and was contested between Birkirkara and Hamrun Spartans.Michael Galea opened the scoring for Birkirkara but Hamrun Spartans levelled matters through Ryan Fenech but Michael Galea scored his 2nd to give Birkirkara the trophy.
| 2008-05-24 17:00 |
Birkirkara | 2 – 1 | Hamrun | Ta' Qali Stadium, Ta' Qali Referee: Anton Zammit (MFA) |
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| M.Galea 58' 90' | (Report) | R.Fenech 65' |
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| Scorer | Goals | Team |
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| Gaetan Spiteri | 5 | Hamrun Spartans |
| Uchenna Anyanwu | 4 | Dingli Swallows |
| Yala Bolasie | Floriana | |
| Amed Davy Sylla | 3 | Birkirkara |
| Anthony Ewurum | Senglea Athletics | |
| Frank Temile | Valletta | |
| Omar Sebastián Monesterolo | Valletta |
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