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Balzan and Birkirkara will have their eyes firmly set on keeping alive their European dream when the two neighbouring rivals go head to head in this afternoon’s FA Trophy semi-final at the National Stadium (kick-off: 5pm). After failing to secure a top-fouWatch: Balzan, Birkirkara look to keep Euro dream alive
Balzan and Birkirkara will have their eyes firmly set on keeping alive their European dream when the two neighbouring rivals go head to head in this afternoon’s FA Trophy semi-final at the National Stadium (kick-off: 5pm). After failing to secure a top-four spot in the BOV Premier League this season, the Reds and the Stripes are now banking on going all the way in the FA Trophy to take the final spot for Maltese clubs in the Europa League qualifiers this summer. Balzan reached the semi-finals after brushing aside Tarxien Rainbows 3-0 last week while Birkirkara had to battle more than expected to see off Mosta 2-1. Jacques Scerri, the Balzan coach, said that he was pleased overall with his team’s progress since he replaced Marko Micovic last February and said that there is belief among the Balzan players that they can still end the campaign on a high with what would be an historic triumph in the competition. “When you take charge of a team in the middle of the season, it’s not easy to have an instant change in fortunes,” Scerri told a news conference. “I only have words of praise for the players who in the past months have shown great determination and work ethic in every... Read more











