Champions Valletta will meet rivals Floriana in the opening match of the Euro Cup competition on June 20 as the fixtures of the pre-season tournament were announced yesterday.
The Euro Cup, played on a round-robin format, is intended to aid the preparations of the Maltese teams taking part in UEFA competitions this summer.
The second match, between Hibs and Birkirkara, will be played on June 21. The first meeting between Valletta and Hibs is pencilled in for June 28.
The opening four games will be played at the Cen-tenary Stadium and the final two at Corradino.
Programme
Centenary Stadium: June 20, 18.30 – Floriana vs Valletta. June 21, 18.30 – Hibernians vs Birkirkara. June 25, 18.30 Birkirkara vs Valletta. June 26, 18.30 Hibs vs Floriana.
Hibs Stadium: June 28, 18.30 Valletta vs Hibs. June 29, 18.30 Floriana vs Birkirkara.