Birkirkara FC

The first Super Cup was brought down to Valley Road in 2002 was when Birkirkara beat Hibernians with a 1-0 score line after extra time. In 2003, Birkirkara beat Sliema Wanderers with a 2-0 win. The third victory of the Super Cup for Birkirkara arrived just a year later, in 2004 when Birkirkara beat the 2003-2004 Premier League Champions Sliema Wanderers once again with a 3-1 score line after extra time. In 2005, Birkirkara registered their 4th consecutive Super Cup win against Sliema Wanderers when for the 3rd time, the 'Stripes' beat the 'Blues' with a 3-0 victory. The 5th and final Super Cup win for 'The Stripes, was a year later, when Birkirkara managed to beat Hibernians with a 2-0 score line. On the other hand, Valletta has won this cup seven times, making them the team with the most wins in this competition. The first Super Cup, dating back to 1990 was won by Valletta, when they managed to beat Sliema Wanderers with a 3-0 score line. Their second Super Cup, five years later in 1995, was won after the extra time score was reading a 2-2 score line against Hibernians. The Lilywhites emerged as winners thanks to the penalty shoot out. Then, in 1997, Valletta beat Birkirkara with a 5-2 score line to win their 3rd Super Cup. The Citizens' 4th Super Cup was won in 1998 when they beat Hibernians with a 2-0 score line which lead them to conquer two Super Cups in a row. In 1999 they, once again, managed to beat Birkirkara with a 2-1 score line, giving them their third consecutive Super Cup. The 6th super cup arrived two years later, in 2001, when Valletta beat Sliema Wanderers with a 2-1 score line. Their 7th Super Cup arrived in 2008 when they beat Birkirkara with a 2-0 score line. The 'Stripes' have never, as yet, managed to beat Valletta in a Super Cup final, so next Saturday they will surely be doing their best to win their 1st Super Cup against Valletta, a win which would put 'The Stripes' only one super cup away from equalling Valletta in the number of wins. Team Captain, Michael Galea, had a message to 'The Stripes' supporters for this eagerly awaited game. "Following our extremely successful stint in the European competition a few weeks back, we are now looking forward to turning our focus back to the domestic scene. Next Saturday's game is yet another important game for the club, not only as it pits us against our eternal rivals Valletta, but mostly because it gives us the opportunity to land another top honour of Maltese football." Michael Galea then talked about the work and extensive preparations him and the rest of team have been undergoing as this match has been approaching. "We have worked hard in these past weeks, along with the coach and the rest of the technical staff, to make sure we are all adequately prepared for tomorrow's game and we are looking forward to giving a great performance. Although we shall have some players missing, I am convinced that whoever is called up by the Coach will do a great job"