Competition: Friendly
Match Date: Saturday, December 26, 2009
Kick-off Time: 14:30-16:30
Location: Rabat Stadium, Mtarfa
Scorers: Adam Smeir (x4)
27 December 2009
22 December 2009
U15 Rabat vs Naxxar 0-7
Competition: Under 15 League Section B
Match Date: Sunday, December 20, 2009
Kick-off Time: n/a
Venue: Luxol Stadium, Pembroke
Coach
Noel Azzopardi/Kevin Muscat
Starting Line Up
Reserves
Substitutions
Rabat Yellow Cards
Zammit Andrew
Match Date: Sunday, December 20, 2009
Kick-off Time: n/a
Venue: Luxol Stadium, Pembroke
Coach
Noel Azzopardi/Kevin Muscat
Starting Line Up
| 1 | Zammit Andrew [GK] |
| 2 | Grech Kurt |
| 3 | Azzopardi Brandon |
| 4 | Borg Nathan |
| 15 | Caruana Nicolai |
| 6 | Scicluna Etienne [CAPT] |
| 7 | Buhagiar Ryan |
| 8 | Schembri Chris |
| 9 | Attard Nicolai |
| 10 | Muscat Jamie |
| 11 | Pace David |
Reserves
| 12 | Incarvaja Stefan |
| 13 | Farrugia Kurt |
| 14 | Bezzina Kurt |
| 5 | Micallef Karl |
| 16 | Markham Shaun |
| 17 | Chircop Luke |
| 18 | Camilleri Luke |
Substitutions
| 30' | Micallef Karl | Grech Kurt |
| 42' | Farrugia Kurt | Pace David |
| 42' | Markham Shaun | Buhagiar Ryan |
| 42' | Incarvaja Stefan | Zammit Andrew |
| 50' | Bezzina Kurt | Schembri Chris |
Rabat Yellow Cards
Zammit Andrew
21 December 2009
Birzebbuga Statistics
The next official match of the season for the Magpies is against Birzebbugia on Sunday 3rd January 2010 at 9.00am in Centenary stadium in Ta' Qali. This is the eight match for both teams in the second division league. This season, both teams have alread encountered each other in the Anniversary Cup (View Match Report). Below are some history results and statistics.
Statistics from season 1997/1998 to date
Anniversary Cup; 09/10; Birzebbuga vs Rabat; 1-1 (5-3 pen); Adam Smeir
Second Division; 07/08; Rabat vs Birzebbuga; 5-1; Emmanuel Muscat (x2), Christopher Schembri, Kayne Said, Jonathan Bezzina
Second Division; 07/08; Birzebbuga vs Rabat; 0-2; Jonathan Bezzina, Darren Galea
Second/Third Division Knock-Out; 07/08; Birzebbuga vs Rabat; 1-1; Clint Micallef
Second/Third Division Knock-Out; 06/07; Rabat vs Birzebbuga; 1-1 (aet, 3-4 pen); Kayne Said
Second Division; 06/07; Birzebbuga vs Rabat; 2-2; Keith Micallef, Joseph Caruana
Second Division; 06/07; Rabat vs Birzebbuga; 1-2; Jonathan Bezzina
Third Division; 05/06; Rabat vs Birzebbuga; 1-1; Adam Smeir
Overall Statisics
Last five official matches played by Rabat this season (LLDWL)
Birzebbuga vs Rabat 1-1; 5-3 pen (Anniversary Cup)
St Andrews vs Rabat 2-0 (Second Division League)
Zurrieq vs Rabat 0-0 (Second Division League)
Gozo vs Rabat 1-2 (Second Division League)
Gzira vs Rabat 3-1 (Second Division League)
Last five official matches played by Birzebbuga this season (LWDDD)
Lija vs Birzebbuga 1-0 (Anniversary Cup)
Gharghur vs Birzebbuga 1-4 (Second Division League)
Birzebbuga vs Mellieha 2-2 (Second Division League)
Lija vs Birzebbuga 0-0 (Second Division League)
Birzebbuga vs St Andrews 2-2 (Second Division League)
Apps = Season Appearances
S/C = Total Scored/Conceded
Y/R = Total Yellow/Red Cards
FC = Total Fouls Committed (the first two matches of the season are not included)
FR = Total Fouls Received (the first two matches of the season are not included)
Season Statistics
Total players utilized: 22
Total matches played: 11
Total goals scored: 18 (Average 1.64 goals scored per match)
Total goals conceded: 16 (Average 1.45 goals conceded per match)
League Statistics
Total matches played: 7
Total goals scored: 9 (Average 1.29 goals scored per match)
Total goals conceded: 12 (Average 1.71 goals conceded per match)
If you remember any memorable matches or any other useful information or comments regarding any match between these two teams that you wish to share, post comments below.
Statistics from season 1997/1998 to date
Anniversary Cup; 09/10; Birzebbuga vs Rabat; 1-1 (5-3 pen); Adam Smeir
Second Division; 07/08; Rabat vs Birzebbuga; 5-1; Emmanuel Muscat (x2), Christopher Schembri, Kayne Said, Jonathan Bezzina
Second Division; 07/08; Birzebbuga vs Rabat; 0-2; Jonathan Bezzina, Darren Galea
Second/Third Division Knock-Out; 07/08; Birzebbuga vs Rabat; 1-1; Clint Micallef
Second/Third Division Knock-Out; 06/07; Rabat vs Birzebbuga; 1-1 (aet, 3-4 pen); Kayne Said
Second Division; 06/07; Birzebbuga vs Rabat; 2-2; Keith Micallef, Joseph Caruana
Second Division; 06/07; Rabat vs Birzebbuga; 1-2; Jonathan Bezzina
Third Division; 05/06; Rabat vs Birzebbuga; 1-1; Adam Smeir
Overall Statisics
| Rabat | Birzebbuga | |
| Wins | 2 | 3 |
| Draws | 3 | 3 |
| Losts | 3 | 2 |
Last five official matches played by Rabat this season (LLDWL)
Birzebbuga vs Rabat 1-1; 5-3 pen (Anniversary Cup)
St Andrews vs Rabat 2-0 (Second Division League)
Zurrieq vs Rabat 0-0 (Second Division League)
Gozo vs Rabat 1-2 (Second Division League)
Gzira vs Rabat 3-1 (Second Division League)
Last five official matches played by Birzebbuga this season (LWDDD)
Lija vs Birzebbuga 1-0 (Anniversary Cup)
Gharghur vs Birzebbuga 1-4 (Second Division League)
Birzebbuga vs Mellieha 2-2 (Second Division League)
Lija vs Birzebbuga 0-0 (Second Division League)
Birzebbuga vs St Andrews 2-2 (Second Division League)
Apps = Season Appearances
S/C = Total Scored/Conceded
Y/R = Total Yellow/Red Cards
FC = Total Fouls Committed (the first two matches of the season are not included)
FR = Total Fouls Received (the first two matches of the season are not included)
| Name | Apps | S/C | Y/R | FC | FR |
| Adam Smeir | 11 | 7 | 2/0 | 16 | 21 |
| Alan Zahra | 11 | 0 | 1/0 | 8 | 11 |
| Darren Galea | 11 | 4 | 4/0 | 25 | 14 |
| David Azzopardi | 11 | 0 | 2/0 | 16 | 16 |
| Michael Micallef | 10 | 0 | 2/0 | 6 | 11 |
| Christopher Schembri | 10 | 2 | 1/0 | 16 | 2 |
| Jonathan Azzopardi [GK] | 10 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Neil Caruana | 10 | 0 | 3/0 | 13 | 10 |
| Adrian Mifsud | 9 | 0 | 4/0 | 9 | 5 |
| Jason Cassar | 8 | 0 | 2/0 | 12 | 8 |
| Joseph Caruana | 8 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 9 |
| Emmanuel Muscat | 7 | 1 | 1/0 | 17 | 14 |
| Kayne Said | 7 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Adam Wingfield | 6 | 0 | 2/0 | 14 | 13 |
| Ryan Micallef | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dylan Falzon | 4 | 0 | 2/0 | 8 | 3 |
| Carmel Junior Tonna | 4 | 0 | 1/0 | 6 | 5 |
| Luke Portelli | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Franridge Schembri | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jean-Paul Ciantar | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Borg [GK] | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nigel Cortis | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season Statistics
Total players utilized: 22
Total matches played: 11
Total goals scored: 18 (Average 1.64 goals scored per match)
Total goals conceded: 16 (Average 1.45 goals conceded per match)
League Statistics
Total matches played: 7
Total goals scored: 9 (Average 1.29 goals scored per match)
Total goals conceded: 12 (Average 1.71 goals conceded per match)
If you remember any memorable matches or any other useful information or comments regarding any match between these two teams that you wish to share, post comments below.
19 December 2009
B&W Magazine Issue 2
Anyone who wants to view the second issue of the B&W Magazine online, check this link.
Please note that the file is large (about 60Megabytes) and so it takes a couple of minutes to open or download. I would recommend to click on the link and click on "Save As.." to download a copy locally and view at your own convenience.
Please note that the file is large (about 60Megabytes) and so it takes a couple of minutes to open or download. I would recommend to click on the link and click on "Save As.." to download a copy locally and view at your own convenience.
13 December 2009
Gzira vs Rabat 3-1
Competition: Second Division League
Match Date: Sunday, December 13, 2009
Kick-off Time: 11:00-13:00
Venue: Centenary Stadium, Ta' Qali
Coach
Michael Molzahn
Line Up
Substitutions
Match Report
Rabat Scorers
Rabat Yellow Cards
Corners
Gzira(3), Rabat (8)
Offsides
Gzira (3), Rabat (4)
Match Date: Sunday, December 13, 2009
Kick-off Time: 11:00-13:00
Venue: Centenary Stadium, Ta' Qali
Coach
Michael Molzahn
Line Up
| Fouls Committed | Fouls Received | ||
| 1 | Jonathan Azzopardi [GK] | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Neil Caruana | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Christopher Schembri [CAPT] | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Joseph Caruana | 0 | 3 |
| 8 | Alan Zahra | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | Kayne Said (Sub) | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Adam Smeir | 0 | 2 |
| 11 | Darren Galea | 1 | 1 |
| 13 | Dylan Falzon | 1 | 2 |
| 14 | Michael Micallef (Sub) | 0 | 1 |
| 15 | Adam Wingfield | 3 | 2 |
| 16 | Jean-Paul Ciantar (Sub) | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Carmel Junior Tonna | 3 | 1 |
| 21 | David Azzopardi | 2 | 3 |
Substitutions
| 39' | Michael Micallef | Adam Wingfield |
| 68' | Jean-Paul Ciantar | Dylan Falzon |
| 74' | Kayne Said | Alan Zahra |
Match Report
| 4' | Adam Smeir sends a cross from the right-side of the pitch. Goalkeeper saves the ball |
| 22' | Gzira send a dangerous throughball. Jonathan Azzopardi punches the ball on the edge of the penalty area to clear away the danger |
| 24' | Alan Zahra is shown the yellow card |
| 31' | Darren Galea gives a nice ball to Adam Smeir. The latter dribbles the goalkeeper but sends the ball wide |
| 35' | First goal of the match. Through a defense mistake, the Gzira striker was alone infront of the goalkeeper and from an easy position he finishes the ball into the net |
| 39' | Rabat are forced to perform their first substitution due to an injury. Michael Micallef enters instead of Adam Wingfield |
| 40' | Adam Smeir from the right-side of the pitch gives a through ball to Michael Micallef. The latter sends a dangerous cross into the penalty area. Darren Galea tries to score the ball with his hand and is shown the yellow card |
| 43' | Gzira perform their first substitution of the match |
| 44' | Gzira send a cross from the right-side of the pitch. A player concludes the ball into the net for the second goal of the match |
| 49' | Adams Smeir takes control of a free-kick. He takes the shot but the ball is easily saved |
| 55' | Carmel Junior Tonna tries a personal shot from outside the penalty area. The ball finishes high on top of the bar |
| 64' | Gzira perform their second substitution of the match |
| 65' | Michael Micallef sends a cross from the right-side of the pitch. The ball is easily anticipated by the Gzira defense |
| 67' | Christopher Schembri takes a free-kick from the center of the pitch. Michael Micallef tries to score from a good position. The goalkeeper saves the ball with difficulty with a sliding tackle |
| 68' | Rabat perform their second substitution of the match. Jean-Paul Ciantar enters instead of Dylan Falzon |
| 70' | A Gzira player came one against one infront of the goalkeeper. He sends the ball into the net for their third goal of the match |
| 72' | Gzira perform their third and last substitution of the match |
| 73' | A Gzira player tries a personal shot from outside the penalty area, but the shot is weak and finishes out of range |
| 74' | Rabat perform their third and last substitution of the match. Kayne Said enters instead of Alan Zahra |
| 79' | A Gzira player came alone infront of the goalkeeper. Christopher Schembri manages to recover in time to clear the ball into a corner-kick |
| 81' | A Gzira player is shown the yellow card |
| 86' | From a good through ball, Darren Galea came alone infront of the goalkeeper, who did not miss to score Rabat's consolation goal |
| 90' | Michael Micallef sends a cross from the right-side of the pitch. Darren Galea finishes with a weak shot |
| 90' | The referee blew the final whistle with a final score of three goals against one |
Rabat Scorers
| 86' | Darren Galea |
Rabat Yellow Cards
| 24' | Alan Zahra |
| 40' | Darren Galea |
Corners
Gzira(3), Rabat (8)
Offsides
Gzira (3), Rabat (4)
12 December 2009
U19 Rabat vs Zurrieq 1-0
Competition: Under 19 League Section C
Match Date: Saturday, December 5, 2009
Kick-off Time: 15:00-17:00
Venue: Mellieha Stadium, Mellieha
Starting Line Up
Reserves
Substitutions
Rabat Scorers
Rabat Yellow Cards
Match Date: Saturday, December 5, 2009
Kick-off Time: 15:00-17:00
Venue: Mellieha Stadium, Mellieha
Starting Line Up
| 5 | Gauci Shaun |
| 6 | Ciantar Charlot |
| 7 | Gauci Keith |
| 8 | Cortis Stefan |
| 10 | Azzopardi David |
| 11 | Borg Darren |
| 13 | Micallef Karl |
| 14 | Bugeja Tyrone |
| 15 | Cortis Sacha |
| 17 | Wingfield Dalton |
| 23 | Vella Daryl [GK] |
Reserves
| 2 | Saliba Michael |
| 3 | Incorvaja Christian |
| 4 | Galea Sandro |
| 9 | Borg Wayne |
| 16 | Schembri Franridge |
Substitutions
| 63' | Borg Darren | Schembri Franridge |
| 75' | Micallef Karl | Incorvaja Christian |
| 86' | Cortis Sacha | Galea Sandro |
Rabat Scorers
| 76' | Schembri Franridge |
Rabat Yellow Cards
| 34' | Gauci Keith |
11 December 2009
07 December 2009
Gzira Statistics
The next official match of the season for the Magpies is against Gzira on Sunday 13th December 2009 at 11.00am in Centenary stadium in Ta' Qali. This is the seventh match for both teams in the second division league. Below are some history results and statistics.
Statistics from season 1997/1998 to date
Second/Third Division Knock-Out; 07/08; Rabat vs Gzira; 2-1; Clint Micallef, Dylan Falzon
Third Division; 05/06; Gzira vs Rabat; 1-4; Joseph Caruana, Darren Galea, Adam Smeir (x2)
Second Division; 04/05; Rabat vs Gzira; 3-3; Darren Galea, Adam Smeir, Jonathan Bezzina
Second Division; 04/05; Gzira vs Rabat; 1-1; William Borg
Overall Statisics
Last five official matches played by Gzira this season (LWWLL)
Gzira vs Lija 1-2 (Anniversary Cup)
Gzira vs Gharghur 3-2 (Second Division League)
Mellieha vs Gzira 1-2 (Second Division League)
Gzira vs Lija 0-2 (Second Division League)
St Andrews vs Gzira 2-0 (Second Division League)
Last five official matches played by Rabat this season (LLLDW)
Rabat vs Lija 0-2 (Second Division League)
Birzebbuga vs Rabat 1-1; 5-3 pen (Anniversary Cup)
St Andrews vs Rabat 2-0 (Second Division League)
Zurrieq vs Rabat 0-0 (Second Division League)
Gozo vs Rabat 1-2 (Second Division League)
Apps = Season Appearances
S/C = Total Scored/Conceded
Y/R = Total Yellow/Red Cards
FC = Total Fouls Committed (the first two matches of the season are not included)
FR = Total Fouls Received (the first two matches of the season are not included)
Season Statistics
Total players utilized: 22
Total matches played: 10
Total goals scored: 17 (Average 1.7 goals scored per match)
Total goals conceded: 13 (Average 1.3 goals conceded per match)
League Statistics
Total matches played: 6
Total goals scored: 8 (Average 1.33 goals scored per match)
Total goals conceded: 9 (Average 1.13 goals conceded per match)
If you remember any memorable matches or any other useful information or comments regarding any match between these two teams that you wish to share, post comments below.
Statistics from season 1997/1998 to date
Second/Third Division Knock-Out; 07/08; Rabat vs Gzira; 2-1; Clint Micallef, Dylan Falzon
Third Division; 05/06; Gzira vs Rabat; 1-4; Joseph Caruana, Darren Galea, Adam Smeir (x2)
Second Division; 04/05; Rabat vs Gzira; 3-3; Darren Galea, Adam Smeir, Jonathan Bezzina
Second Division; 04/05; Gzira vs Rabat; 1-1; William Borg
Overall Statisics
| Gzira | Rabat | |
| Wins | 0 | 2 |
| Draws | 2 | 2 |
| Losts | 2 | 0 |
Last five official matches played by Gzira this season (LWWLL)
Gzira vs Lija 1-2 (Anniversary Cup)
Gzira vs Gharghur 3-2 (Second Division League)
Mellieha vs Gzira 1-2 (Second Division League)
Gzira vs Lija 0-2 (Second Division League)
St Andrews vs Gzira 2-0 (Second Division League)
Last five official matches played by Rabat this season (LLLDW)
Rabat vs Lija 0-2 (Second Division League)
Birzebbuga vs Rabat 1-1; 5-3 pen (Anniversary Cup)
St Andrews vs Rabat 2-0 (Second Division League)
Zurrieq vs Rabat 0-0 (Second Division League)
Gozo vs Rabat 1-2 (Second Division League)
Apps = Season Appearances
S/C = Total Scored/Conceded
Y/R = Total Yellow/Red Cards
FC = Total Fouls Committed (the first two matches of the season are not included)
FR = Total Fouls Received (the first two matches of the season are not included)
| Name | Apps | S/C | Y/R | FC | FR |
| Adam Smeir | 10 | 7 | 2/0 | 16 | 19 |
| Alan Zahra | 10 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 |
| Darren Galea | 10 | 3 | 3/0 | 25 | 14 |
| David Azzopardi | 10 | 0 | 2/0 | 14 | 13 |
| Adrian Mifsud | 9 | 0 | 4/0 | 9 | 5 |
| Michael Micallef | 9 | 0 | 2/0 | 6 | 10 |
| Christopher Schembri | 9 | 2 | 1/0 | 16 | 2 |
| Jonathan Azzopardi [GK] | 9 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Neil Caruana | 9 | 0 | 3/0 | 13 | 10 |
| Jason Cassar | 8 | 0 | 2/0 | 12 | 8 |
| Joseph Caruana | 7 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 6 |
| Emmanuel Muscat | 7 | 1 | 1/0 | 17 | 14 |
| Kayne Said | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Adam Wingfield | 5 | 0 | 2/0 | 11 | 11 |
| Ryan Micallef | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Luke Portelli | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dylan Falzon | 3 | 0 | 2/0 | 7 | 1 |
| Carmel Junior Tonna | 3 | 0 | 1/0 | 3 | 4 |
| Franridge Schembri | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jean-Paul Ciantar | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Borg [GK] | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nigel Cortis | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season Statistics
Total players utilized: 22
Total matches played: 10
Total goals scored: 17 (Average 1.7 goals scored per match)
Total goals conceded: 13 (Average 1.3 goals conceded per match)
League Statistics
Total matches played: 6
Total goals scored: 8 (Average 1.33 goals scored per match)
Total goals conceded: 9 (Average 1.13 goals conceded per match)
If you remember any memorable matches or any other useful information or comments regarding any match between these two teams that you wish to share, post comments below.
U15 Birzebbuga vs Rabat 0-3
Competition: Under 15 League Section B
Match Date: Sunday, December 7, 2009
Kick-off Time: 9:00-10:15
Venue: Luxol Stadium, Pembroke
Coach
Noel Azzopardi/Kevin Muscat
Starting Line Up
Reserves
Substitutions
Rabat Scorers
Match Date: Sunday, December 7, 2009
Kick-off Time: 9:00-10:15
Venue: Luxol Stadium, Pembroke
Coach
Noel Azzopardi/Kevin Muscat
Starting Line Up
| 1 | Zammit Andrew [GK] |
| 2 | Saliba John |
| 3 | Buhagiar Ryan |
| 4 | Scicluna Etienne [CAPT] |
| 5 | Caruana Nicolai |
| 6 | Schembri Christian |
| 7 | Muscat Jamie |
| 8 | Gauci Gilbert |
| 9 | Attard Nicolai |
| 10 | Azzopardi Aiden |
| 11 | Micallef Karl |
Reserves
| 12 | Agius Vicenzo |
| 13 | Pace David |
| 14 | Dalli Mark |
| 15 | Chircop Luke |
| 16 | Borg Nathan |
| 17 | Camilleri Luke |
| 18 | Grech Kurt |
Substitutions
| 47' | Borg Nathan | Scicluna Etienne |
| 50' | Dalli Mark | Micallef Karl |
| 55' | Pace David | Gauci Gilbert |
Rabat Scorers
| 46' | Attard Nicolai |
| 58' | Pace David |
| 59' | Dalli Mark |
03 December 2009
U19 Rabat vs Dingli 0-5
Competition: Under 19 League Section C
Match Date: Sunday, November 22, 2009
Kick-off Time: 13:30-15:30
Venue: St Patrick Stadium, Zabbar
Starting Line Up
Substitutions
Rabat Yellow Cards
Rabat Red Cards
Match Date: Sunday, November 22, 2009
Kick-off Time: 13:30-15:30
Venue: St Patrick Stadium, Zabbar
Starting Line Up
| 2 | Debono Kurt |
| 5 | Gauci Shaun |
| 7 | Gauci Keith |
| 8 | Farrugia Neil |
| 10 | Azzopardi David |
| 11 | Borg Darren |
| 14 | Bugeja Tyrone |
| 15 | Cortis Sacha |
| 17 | Wingfield Dalton |
| 18 | Micallef Ryan |
| 23 | Vella Daryl [GK] |
Substitutions
| 24' | Debono Kurt | Micallef Karl (13) |
| 45' | Azzopardi David | Galea Sandro (4) |
| 53' | Gauci Keith | Calleja Christian (9) |
Rabat Yellow Cards
| 56' | Borg Darren |
| 62' | Vella Daryl |
Rabat Red Cards
| 64' | Farrugia Neil |
| 80' | Calleja Christian |
01 December 2009
25th Anniversary: Rabat Ajax Crowned Maltese Champions
On the occasion of our 25th anniversary of when we won our first Premier League Championship, Mr. Louis Azzopardi has decided to come up with this photo concering the main players who worked hard for Rabat's first title. Of course, under the leadership of Joe Cilia, there were other players who took part every now and then, but the players in the picture were the regular ones. For the record, the other players who made made the squad with minimal appearances were: Galea Raymond, Azzopardi Charles, Busuttil David, Graham Frank, Sammut Charles Spiteri Martin, Mallia Frans.
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