Maltese Premier League 2008-09
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The Maltese Premier League 2008–09 was the 94th season of the Maltese Premier League
, the top-tier football in Malta
. It began on 23 August 2008 with a scoreless draw between and and ended on 24 May 2009. The first goal in the season was scored by Ivan, who plays for Qormi. Hibernians
were crowned champions on the 23 May 2009, winning their 10th title, surpassing rivals Valletta
by two points.
, Msida Saint-Joseph and Ħamrun Spartans were tied on points after all matches played, their head-to head results in Relegation Pool were decisive. Ħamrun Spartans had the least points in those matches and were therefore immediately relegated. However, Tarxien Rainbows and Msida Saint-Joseph were equal on points in their two matches and they played a decision game to determine the second relegated team. The match was played on 8 May 2009 at Hibernians Ground
. However, in the wake of a corruption scandal, both Ħamrun Spartans and Msida Saint-Joseph were returned to the Premier League.
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Maltese Premier League
The Maltese Premier League, known as BOV Premier League for sponsorship reasons , is the top level league for football in Malta. The league was first competed in 1909...
, the top-tier football in Malta
Malta
Malta , officially known as the Republic of Malta , is a Southern European country consisting of an archipelago situated in the centre of the Mediterranean, south of Sicily, east of Tunisia and north of Libya, with Gibraltar to the west and Alexandria to the east.Malta covers just over in...
. It began on 23 August 2008 with a scoreless draw between and and ended on 24 May 2009. The first goal in the season was scored by Ivan, who plays for Qormi. Hibernians
Hibernians F.C.
Hibernians F.C. is a Maltese football club hailing from the town of Paola, Malta. It is one of the top football teams in Malta. The club was founded in 1922, but football in Paola, Raħal Ġdid in Maltese, dates back to 1894. The team has a long successful story in its history. Hibernians has always...
were crowned champions on the 23 May 2009, winning their 10th title, surpassing rivals Valletta
Valletta F.C.
Valletta Football Club is a Maltese football club based in Valletta, the capital city of Malta. Valletta F.C. has the strongest support on the island...
by two points.
Changes from 2007–08
- Promoted: Qormi, TarxienTarxien Rainbows F.C.Tarxien Rainbows Football Club are a football team from Tarxien, a town in southern Malta. They currently play in the Maltese Premier League.The club were founded as Little Rainbows in 1944, and participated in the Maltese Premier League for the 2009–10 season. The club was promoted to the best...
- Relegated: MqabbaMqabbaMqabba is a town in the south of Malta. Situated at the heart of a soft limestone area, the surrounding of the village is barren and stripped with quarries. Mqabba is renowned for the construction industry, and holds more than a quarter of the quarries in Malta...
, Pieta Hotspurs
Competition modus
In the First Round, every team played each opponent twice, once home and once away, for a total of 18 games. The league was then split in two pools. Earned points were halved. Teams that finished in positions 1–6 compete in the "Championship Pool" and teams finishing in positions 7–10 play in the "Relegation Pool".Standings
Results
Standings
Results
Standings
Results
Deciding game
Because Tarxien RainbowsTarxien Rainbows F.C.
Tarxien Rainbows Football Club are a football team from Tarxien, a town in southern Malta. They currently play in the Maltese Premier League.The club were founded as Little Rainbows in 1944, and participated in the Maltese Premier League for the 2009–10 season. The club was promoted to the best...
, Msida Saint-Joseph and Ħamrun Spartans were tied on points after all matches played, their head-to head results in Relegation Pool were decisive. Ħamrun Spartans had the least points in those matches and were therefore immediately relegated. However, Tarxien Rainbows and Msida Saint-Joseph were equal on points in their two matches and they played a decision game to determine the second relegated team. The match was played on 8 May 2009 at Hibernians Ground
Hibernians Ground
Hibernians Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Paola, Malta. The Hibernians football ground was inaugurated on 9 November 1986. Hibernians became the first Maltese club to have their own football pitch...
. However, in the wake of a corruption scandal, both Ħamrun Spartans and Msida Saint-Joseph were returned to the Premier League.
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Top goalscorers
Source: maltafootball.com| Scorer | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|
 Terence ScerriTerence Scerri Terence Scerri is a professional footballer currently playing for Maltese Premier League side Valletta, where he plays as a striker.-Hibernians:... |
Hibernians Hibernians F.C. Hibernians F.C. is a Maltese football club hailing from the town of Paola, Malta. It is one of the top football teams in Malta. The club was founded in 1922, but football in Paola, Raħal Ġdid in Maltese, dates back to 1894. The team has a long successful story in its history. Hibernians has always... |
26 |
 Daniel Mariano BuenoDaniel Mariano Bueno Daniel Mariano Bueno is a professional footballer currently playing for Maltese Premier League side Tarxien Rainbows, where he plays as a striker.-Playing career:... |
Tarxien Rainbows Tarxien Rainbows F.C. Tarxien Rainbows Football Club are a football team from Tarxien, a town in southern Malta. They currently play in the Maltese Premier League.The club were founded as Little Rainbows in 1944, and participated in the Maltese Premier League for the 2009–10 season. The club was promoted to the best... |
23 |
 Julio AlcorseJulio Alcorsé Julio César Alcorsé is a professional footballer currently playing for Maltese Premier League side Marsaxlokk, where he plays as a striker.-FC Luzern:... |
Marsaxlokk Marsaxlokk F.C. Marsaxlokk Football Club is a Maltese football club from the town of Marsaxlokk, which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League. The club was founded in 1949... |
17 |
 Njongo PrisoNjongo Priso Njongo Lobe Priso Doding is a professional footballer currently playing for Cypriot First Division side AEK Larnaca, where he plays as a Striker.-External links:*... |
Valletta Valletta F.C. Valletta Football Club is a Maltese football club based in Valletta, the capital city of Malta. Valletta F.C. has the strongest support on the island... |
15 |
| Pedro dos Santos Calçado Pedro dos Santos Calçado Pedro Henrique dos Santos Calçado , commonly known as Pedrinho, is a professional association football player who currently plays for Maltese Premier League side Balzan Youths, where he plays as a striker.-Sliema Wanderers:Pedrinho returned to Malta to join up with Sliema Wanderers on 28 December... |
Msida Saint-Joseph | 13 |
 Alfred Effiong |
Qormi | 12 |
| Marcelo Pereira |
Marsaxlokk Marsaxlokk F.C. Marsaxlokk Football Club is a Maltese football club from the town of Marsaxlokk, which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League. The club was founded in 1949... |
11 |
| Andrew Cohen Andrew Cohen (footballer) Andrew Cohen is a Maltese international footballer who plays professionally for Maltese Premier League side Hibernians, as a striker.-Career:Born in Paola, Cohen has spent his entire professional career with hometown club Hibernians.... |
Hibernians Hibernians F.C. Hibernians F.C. is a Maltese football club hailing from the town of Paola, Malta. It is one of the top football teams in Malta. The club was founded in 1922, but football in Paola, Raħal Ġdid in Maltese, dates back to 1894. The team has a long successful story in its history. Hibernians has always... |
9 |
 Sylvano ComvaliusSylvano Comvalius Sylvano Dominique Comvalius is a Dutch professional footballer best known for his spell at Maltese Premier League club Birkirkara, where he became the club's topscorer and won the Maltese Premier League... |
Ħamrun Spartans | 9 |
| Ivan Woods Ivan Woods Ivan Woods is a Maltese footballer who currently plays for Maltese Premier League club Floriana, where he plays as a striker.-Valletta:... |
Sliema Wanderers Sliema Wanderers F.C. Sliema Wanderers Football Club are a Maltese football team from the town of Sliema, which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League.-History:The club was founded in 1909... |
9 |
| Goals total | 387 | |
| Matches total | 132 | |
| Average per match | 2.93 | |