Sta Lucia relegated after topsy-turvy relegation battle
Sta Lucia were the team who failed in their quest to preserve their top-flight status as they bid farewell to Premier League football after five seasons following a pulsating four-game relegation battle, on Friday evening. Sta Lucia started this Matchday just above the red zone but to remain in the top-flight, Alessandro Zinnari’s side had […]
Sta Lucia beat rivals Gżira United to move out of relegation zone
Santa Lucia claimed three important points in the battle against relegation as they defeated Gżira United 2-1 at the Tony Bezzina Stadium on Sunday. This win enabled Alessandro Zinnari’s side to leapfrog Mosta into the tenth place, one point ahead of Mosta and one behind the Maroons. Santa Lucia had a perfect start, taking the […]
Ħamrun Spartans ease past Santa Lucia to maintain winning momentum
Ħamrun Spartans maintained their winning momentum as two first-half goals put them on their way to a comfortable victory over relegation-threatened Santa Lucia on Saturday. Luke Montebello and Seth Paintsil set the Malta champions on their way before Jonny converted a penalty early in the second half to seal the points and lift the Spartans […]
Ħamrun Spartans without Prsa and Marcelina for must-win clash against Santa Lucia
Ħamrun Spartans will be without two key players for Saturday’s Premier League match against Santa Lucia as defender Emerson Marcelina and midfielder Roko Prsa were both handed a one-match ban by the Malta FA Disciplinary Commissioner. The Spartans face a must-win match against relegation-threatened Santa Lucia on Saturday as they look to remain in this […]
Santa Lucia eye vital points against Marsaxlokk in bid to avoid relegation
Santa Lucia will be looking to take another step towards Premier League salvation when they face Marsaxlokk in the Premier League on Friday evening (kick-off: 18.00). The Saints are currently sitting just outside the relegation zone on 26 points, two ahead of Mosta, and six clear of Valletta. A win against Marsaxlokk will surely push […]
Marsaxlokk widen gap in fourth place after beating 10-man Santa Lucia
Marsaxlokk consolidated the fourth spot after hitting three quick goals late in the second half to dispose of ten-man Santa Lucia at the Centenary Stadium on Friday. Their win materialised with three late goals from their forward trio – Yuri Messias, José Gomes and Sunday Akinbule after Santa Lucia played with 10 men for an […]
Santa Lucia move out of the relegation zone with a 4-0 win over Gudja
Santa Lucia moved out of the relegation zone with a routine 4-0 win over Gudja United The Saints took the ground running and managed to open a two-goal lead inside the first 16 minutes of play. The clock marked seven minutes of play when Alessio Piazza raced clear on the left and sent a fine […]
Naxxar fall to Saints to head to an awkward position
Santa Lucia continued to boost their hopes of avoiding the drop when they edged past Naxxar Lions 1-0. Brazilian forward Evandro was again the Saints hero when he fired home the all-important goal on 68 minutes to hand his team a vital victory. In fact, Santa Lucia have now joined Valletta and Gżira United on […]
Santa Lucia sign Ghana attacking midfielder Gabriel Mensah
Santa Lucia continued with their transfer activity when they reached an agreement to sign Ghana forward Gabriel Mensah. The Saints have been very active this month in a bid to add more depth to their squad to try and rejuvenate their squad in a bid to avoid relegation this season. This month the Saints have […]
Santa Lucia FC sign highly-rated Togo international Ayefouni Basile
Santa Lucia FC continued to bolster their squad for the remainder of the season when they agreed to sign Togo-born defender Ogouvide Ayefouni Basile. The 20-year-old defender arrives at Santa Lucia from Swiss giants Young Boys and has put pen to paper on an 18-month contract. Ayefouni Basile is a player who has shown a […]
Zinnari pleased with Sta Lucia’s improvements but warns of a long relegation battle
Alessandro Zinnari, the Santa Lucia coach, is relieved that his team’s hard work in training is finally paying off as the Saints have rediscovered their scoring touch to secure vital back-to-back victories over Gżira United and Birkirkara. On Sunday, the Saints defied the odds to overcome European football chasers Birkirkara by the odd goal in […]
Santa Lucia FC sign former Valletta goalkeeper Formosa, Serbian forward Mrdja
Club also sealed a move for Moracci and Letherby Former Valletta FC goalkeeper Cain Formosa will continue his career with Santa Lucia FC as the Premier League strugglers have bolstered their squad with four signings ahead of the Premier League restart this weekend. Formosa, a former Malta U-21 goalkeeper, had started the season with Valletta […]
Santa Lucia bag first win as Balzan see off Sirens
Santa Lucia bagged their first win of the season at the ninth time of asking when they edged past Mosta 1-0 at the Centenary Stadium. Adam Bradshaw turned out to be the Saints hero as the youngster fired home the winner on 21 minutes. The Santa Lucia player did well to control a fine pass […]
Santa Lucia FC reach mutual agreement with Calleja Cremona to go separate ways
Goalkeeper Matthew Calleja Cremona has reached an agreement with Santa Lucia FC to rescind his contract from the Premier League club, the Times of Malta can confirm. Calleja Cremona has struggled to play regular football at Santa Lucia FC as coach Alessandro Zinnari had opted to start with Brazilian goalkeeper Celio in goal in all […]
