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Valletta trounce Keflavik, B'Kara lose

Kevin Azzopardi

Valletta turned on the style as they trounced Icelandic team Keflavik 3-0 in the first leg of their Europa League first qualifying round tie at the Centenary Stadium.

Dyson Falzon put the dominant Citizens ahead after 25 minutes, poking the ball home from close range after Keflavik goalkeeper Lasse Jorgensen had parried away an effort by Dutch forward geert den Ouden.

Doding Priso doubled Valletta's lead four minutes into the second half and Den Ouden rounded the scoring in the final stages. The 3-0 victory makes Valletta favourites to reach the second qualifying round where a clash with Irish side St Patrick's awaits the winners of this tie.

The second leg will be played in Keflavik next Thursday.

Meanwhile Slaven Koprivnica (Croatia) beat Birkirkara 1-0.

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James Mizzi (on 3/7/09)

I was at the stadium too. Citizens..you made us proud. A clear win from the dominant team. The whites were always in control of this game. A rare feat when Maltese teams participate in European competitions. I was really impressed with the team effort and performance. The Dutch coach and Yordi look they are already leaving a positive attitude in the City clan. Thumbs up for the veteran captain Gilbert Agius - he was outstanding with a brilliant performance. Thanks Whites!

Wayne Hewitt (on 3/7/09)

I watched the game at the stadium. It could have easily been 6-0 for Valletta

Mandy Camilleri (on 3/7/09)

well done whites :)

FORZA VALLETTA CITY

Kenneth Cassar (on 3/7/09)

Well done, Valletta, from another Hibs supporter.

Joseph Markham (on 3/7/09)

Well done whites! You made Malta proud!

Joe Cilia (on 3/7/09)

I am a B'kara supporter but when it comes to international games we are all Maltese Prosit tassew Valletta.

C.R. Taliana (on 3/7/09)

Prosit Whites Keep up the good work and good luck for the 9th July :)

Alistair Farrugia (on 3/7/09)

Well done Valletta City, from a Hibernians fan. Pity Hibs didn't manage the same feat, but at least we'll console ourselves with the Premier League Cup... it's always something anyway hehe! ;)

Seriously, good luck Valletta, hope weather in Iceland doesn't ruin the second leg.. All the best! And obviously, Good Luck Hibernians too, everything is possible still - the final result is 90minutes away!

Norbert Bugeja (on 3/7/09)

LIL TAL BELT HADD MA JISTA GHALINA :)

PROSIT WHITES EJJA HA NGHADDU

Justin (on 3/7/09)

As always. Valletta the only team that raises our flag high in Europe. Well done.

Gareth Buttigieg (on 3/7/09)

Prosit Whites -The Proud Ones

F.Williams (on 2/7/09)

PROSIT WHITES!!

Martin Sant (on 2/7/09)

Well done Whites!

Martin Nielsen (on 2/7/09)

Very impressive. It is usually the other way around. Following the most disappointing performance from Hibernians against hopeless opposition, Valletta manage to get a clear win against an Icelandic team which is probably a class or two above Mogren.

I wonder if the 3-0 win for Valletta could be the biggest win in Europe by a Maltese team so far? I can't recall any bigger wins right now, at least.

M Callus (on 2/7/09)

That's a nice surprise. Prosit Valletta!!!!

kcurmi (on 2/7/09)

well done and thanks whites

Emmanuel Muscat (on 2/7/09)

Prosit Whites

Elton Abela (on 2/7/09)

Well done City! Hope to keep the same determination for the second leg too.
FORZA VALLETTA CITY

kevin curmi (on 2/7/09)

Thanks all the players and our new coach for the game you where excelent keep up the good work city . thanks for your professional display . we are the proud ones

raphael stafrace (on 2/7/09)

well done city.a good result for valletta and this augurs well for a good season

Clinton Farrugia (on 2/7/09)

Well Done City!

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