Domenic Aquilina

 

During the draws for the Malta FA Trophy (Supported by Boost Diesel) Quarter-Finals, which took place at the National Stadium today, underdogs Qrendi FC and Zejtun Corinthians picked up two Premier League outfits, respectively Birkirkara and Valletta.

 

Both these two teams, Zejtun Corinthians, and Qrendi FC, occupy seventh and eighth placings in the First Division - and a first for both teams to have reached so far in the history of the competition and their clubs.

 

Qrendi FC representative Carmel Farrugia spoke to TMI about his side's achievement so far in the knock-out competition "We are very pleased to have reached this far in this illustrious competition.  Both for us and Zejtun this is the first time in the history of both clubs to have done so.  Birkirkara will be very tough in the quarter-finals but we will do our best"

 

Premier League champions Hibernians will have to battle it out with Sliema Wanderers, whilst Lija Athletic will meet Premier League leaders Balzan in the other all Premier League meeting.

 

The Quarter-Final matches will be played the 17th and 18th of February.

 

Boost Diesel, Malta's leading automotive diesel, has teamed up with the Malta Football Association to sponsor the nationwide Knock-Out competition, The BOOST FA Trophy for the next two years.