2007-08 Maltese Futsal Knockout Cup
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Malta |
| Teams | 26 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Aluserv |
| Runners-up | European Pilot Academy |
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The 2007–08 Maltese Futsal Knock-Out Cup was the main knockout futsal tournament in Malta, organized by the Malta Football Association. A total of 26 teams participated in the competition, which was played from April to May 2008.[1]
The tournament was won by Aluserv, an emerging team that won the Second Division in the previous season.[2] In the Final, they defeated European Pilot Academy 8–5 in the final held on 29 May 2008.[3]
Final game
The final of the 2007-08 Maltese Futsal Knock-Out Cup was held on 29 May 2008 and featured two of the top teams from that season’s First Division: Aluserv and European Pilot Academy. Aluserv, who had finished first in the league standings and set several season records - including best goal difference, best home win, and best away win - were making their debut season in the First Division after being promoted the previous year.[4] European Pilot Academy entered the final as runners-up in the Championship play-offs, having lost the title to Scandals Bar following an abandoned match incident.[5][6]
Aluserv took an early 2-0 lead midway through the first half, but European Pilot Academy responded with two quick goals on the counterattack to equalise. Aluserv regained control of the match and led 4-2 at halftime. The second half saw Aluserv extend their advantage with four consecutive goals, while European Pilot Academy continued to press and reduced the deficit with three goals of their own. Despite their efforts, strong defending and goalkeeping by Aluserv maintained the lead, and the match ended 8-5 in their favour. The victory marked a major milestone for the club, securing a prestigious title in their first season in the top flight.[7]
Tournament Progress
First Round
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Cook Futsal | 0–1 | Pentagon Properties FC |
| Zurrieq FC | 7–2 | Fugazi 5 |
| Lazio Supporters Club | w/o | Safi Southsiders |
| Jeepers | 8–7 (a.p.) | Swing Kids |
| Wilkinson Swords | 1–3 | Deportivo Santa Cruz Futsal |
| El Mundos | 4–0 | Pietà RMF Wolves |
| Luxol-Amazon Pago | 2–7 | Naxxar Motors Futsal Club |
| Scandals Bar | 8–5 | Korol |
| European Pilot Academy | 13–4 | Clarion |
| Powerade | 6–4 | Paola Stars |
Second Round
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Zurrieq Old Boys | 3–5 | Pentagon Properties FC |
| Aluserv | 5–1 | Zurrieq FC |
| Southenders Vitel FC | 4–1 | Lazio Supporters Club |
| Head Hunters Futsal | 2–6 | Jeepers |
| Stingrays Futsal | 1–6 | Deportivo Santa Cruz Futsal |
| Kerygma Football | 5–3 | El Mundos |
| Naxxar Motors | 2–5 | Scandals Bar |
| European Pilot Academy | 10–4 | Powerade Futsal |
Quarter-finals
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Pentagon Properties FC | 4–7 | Aluserv |
| Southenders Vitel FC | 3–6 | Jeepers |
| Deportivo Santa Cruz Futsal | 7–6 (a.p.) | Kerygma Football |
| Scandals Bar | 2–6 | European Pilot Academy |
Semi-finals
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Aluserv | 9–6 | Jeepers |
| Deportivo Santa Cruz Futsal | 0–4 | European Pilot Academy |
Final
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Aluserv | 8–5 | European Pilot Academy |
See also
References
- ^ "Malta Futsal League 2012/2013". Futsal Planet. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
- ^ "Aluserv". Futsal Planet. Futsalplanet.com. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
- ^ "News – June 2008". MaltaFootball.com. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
- ^ "News Archive – July 2008". MaltaFootball.com. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
- ^ "Scandals Champions". FutsalPlanet.com. 26 April 2007. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
- ^ "Futsalplanet Awards 2007". Futsalplanet.com. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
- ^ "News Archive – July 2008". MaltaFootball.com. Retrieved 2 August 2025.