Valletta-Hibs drawn in U-Bet FA Trophy semi-final

Valletta and Hibernians have been drawn to face each other again, this time in one of the semi-finals of the U-Bet FA Trophy. The two teams also faced off last Saturday, with the Hibs victory forcing a title decider with Birkirkara. The other trophy...

Valletta and Hibernians have been drawn to face each other again, this time in one of the semi-finals of the U-Bet FA Trophy.

The two teams also faced off last Saturday, with the Hibs victory forcing a title decider with Birkirkara.

The other trophy semi-final will be between Qormi and Lija Athletic.

The ties will be played on May 17 (Qormi vs Lija) and May 18 (Hibs-Valletta) with the final on May 22.

Hibernians and Valletta progressed to the semi-finals after beating Zebbug Rangers (3-0) and Rabat Ajax (3-0) respectively.

Qormi were 1-0 winners over Balzan and Lija Athletic, the only Division One side in the semi-finals, edged out St Andrew's 1-0.

Qormi and Lija would still not represent Malta in Europe if they win the trophy since the only four clubs holding a licence to play in Europe are Valletta, Hibs, Birkirkara and Sliema. It would therefore be Sliema, fourth in the Premier League, that would take part in the Europa League.

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