1944–45 Maltese FA Trophy
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| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | Malta |
| Dates | 14 April 1945 – 3 June 1945 |
| Teams | 12 |
| Defending champions | Sliema Wanderers |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Floriana Athletic (2nd Title) |
| Runner-up | Sliema Athletic |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 13 |
| Goals scored | 54 (4.15 per match) |
| Top goal scorer(s) | Maurice DeCesare Alfred Stagno-Navarra Tsombanakis (3 Goals Each) |
The 1934–45 Maltese FA Trophy was the 7th edition of the football cup competition, the FA Trophy. Sliema Wanderers were the defending champions, but they we're replaced by Sliema Athletic and lost the Final to Floriana Athletic.
First round
[edit]Four first-round matches were played on 14 and 15 April 1945. A replay match was played on 22 April 1945. Melita, Sliema Athletic, Floriana Athletic & Valletta were awarded a 'bye' for the 1st round
| 14 April 1945 | Navy XI | 4–2 | Hamrun Liberty | Gżira |
| Stadium: Empire Stadium |
| 14 April 1945 | Naxxar Lions | 4–1 | RAF XI | Gżira |
| Stadium: Empire Stadium |
| 15 April 1945 | St.George's | 3–1 | St. Andrews | Gżira |
| Stadium: Empire Stadium |
| 15 April 1945 | St Joseph | 1–1 (a.e.t.) | Rabat | Gżira |
| Stadium: Empire Stadium |
| 22 April 1945 Replay | Rabat | 2–1 (a.e.t.) | St Joseph | Gżira |
| Stadium: Empire Stadium |
Quater finals
[edit]The Quarter Finals matches were played on 12 and 13 May 1945.
| 12 May 1945 | Valletta | 4–2 | Navy XI | Gżira |
| Stadium: Empire Stadium |
| 12 May 1945 | Melita | 5–2 | Naxxar Lions | Gżira |
| Stadium: Empire Stadium |
| 13 May 1945 | Floriana Athletic | 6–2 | St.George's | Gżira |
| Stadium: Empire Stadium |
| 13 May 1945 | Sliema Athletic | 2–0 | Rabat | Gżira |
| Stadium: Empire Stadium |
Semi-finals
[edit]Semi-final matches were played on 20 May 1945 A replay match was played on 27 May 1945.
| 20 May 1945 | Valletta | 1–1 (a.e.t.) | Floriana Athletic | Gżira |
| Stadium: Empire Stadium Referee: Walter Gatt |
| 27 May 1945 Replay | Floriana Athletic | 2–0 | Valletta | Gżira |
| Stadium: Empire Stadium |
| 20 May 1945 | Sliema Athletic | 4–0 | Melita | Gżira |
| Stadium: Empire Stadium Referee: Joe Compagno |
Finals
[edit]The final was played on 3 June 1945.
| 3 June 1945 | Floriana Athletic | 2–1 | Sliema Athletic | Gżira |
| Stadium: Empire Stadium Referee: White |