Vittoriosa Stars relegated

Vittoriosa Stars were relegated to Division One football after they were found guilty of match-fixing in a case that goes back to last December when they figured in a hot derby against rivals St George’s. Vittoriosa had won that match 3-2 but two St...

Vittoriosa Stars were relegated to Division One football after they were found guilty of match-fixing in a case that goes back to last December when they figured in a hot derby against rivals St George’s.

Vittoriosa had won that match 3-2 but two St George’s players later admitted their part in court in accepting bribes to throw the game.

After several weeks of investigation, on Friday a board within the MFA reached a verdict and decided to demote Vittoriosa to a lower category with immediate effect.

Vittoriosa are set to appeal and the case is likely to drag on for more weeks.

Last week, Vittoriosa made their first showing in the Premier League this season but lost 3-0 to Sliema Wanderers.

At present, the MFA is also dealing with a similar match-fixing case involving another Premier League club, Marsaxlokk. The decision is likely to be taken on September 2.

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