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2006–07 Maltese Second And Third Division Knock-Out
The 2006–07 Second and Third Division Knock-Out (known as quick Keno Second and Third Division Knock-Out for sponsorship reasons) was a knockout tournament for Maltese football clubs playing in the Second and Third Division. The 30 participating teams were divided into eight groups, six having four teams each and the remaining two having three. The winning team from each group progressed to a direct elimination round. Group stage Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5 Group 6 Group 7 Group 8 Knockout phase See also * 2006–07 Maltese Second Division * 2006–07 Maltese Third Division {{DEFAULTSORT:2006-07 Second and Third Division knock-out Maltese Second and Third Division Knock-Out knock-out A knockout (abbreviated to KO or K.O.) is a fight-ending, winning criterion in several Contact sports, full-contact combat sports, such as boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, mixed martial arts, karate, some forms of World Taekwondo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gżira United F
Gżira () is a town in the Eastern Region of Malta. It is located between Msida and Sliema, also bordering on Ta' Xbiex. It has a population of 11,699 as of January 2019. The word ''Gżira'' means "island" in Maltese, and the town is named after Manoel Island which lies to the east of Gżira, between the Sliema peninsula and Valletta. The seafront of Gżira has views of the walled city of Valletta, which is illuminated at night, forming a backdrop to Manoel Island, the yacht marina and a seafront public garden. The hamlet of Kappara is located close to Gżira. The Orpheum Theatre is located in Gżira. Town history In the mid-19th century a villa was built in Gżira by Chevalier Jacob Tagliaferro. Slowly Gżira started developing into a working-class suburb of Sliema. Until the 1970s, Gżira had many bars, particularly the Snake Pit, Britannia and the Granada along and in proximity of the Strand, which economic activity ended when the British Service left Malta on 31 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mellieħa S
Mellieħa ( ) is a large village in the Northern Region, Malta, Northern Region of Malta. It has a population of 10,087 as of March 2014. Mellieħa is also a tourist resort, popular for its sandy beaches, natural environment, and Popeye Village nearby. Etymology The name ''Mellieħa'' is derived from the Semitic root ''m-l-ħ'', which means ''salt''. This is probably derived from the ancient Punic-Roman salt pan (geology), salt pans which existed at Mellieħa Bay. The site of the salt pans is now occupied by the Għadira Nature Reserve. History Prehistory to Middle Ages Mellieħa was first inhabited in around 3000 BC, during the Neolithic period. Several megalithic remains have been found, including the temple of Għajn Żejtuna, as well as several caves and tombs, in which tools and pottery fragments were found. During the Roman period, Cave dweller, troglodytes began to live in the caves of Mellieħa's valleys. The cave settlements continued to exist during Byzantine rule, bu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Qrendi F
Qrendi () is a village in the Western Region of Malta, with a population of 3,148 people as of October 2021. It is located close to Mqabba, Żurrieq and Siġġiewi. Within its boundaries are the two Neolithic temples of Mnajdra and Ħaġar Qim. Two annual feasts are held in Qrendi: the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes is celebrated either on the last Sunday of June or the first Sunday of July, and the Feast of the Ascension of Our Lady on 15 August. Although the majority of the village's old core buildings remain today, Qrendi has changed considerably in recent times. A bypass road has been built to divert through-traffic away from the village, modern suburb developments have been built and an open space with a bus terminus created in front of the Parish Church by removing the walled grounds from an old villa. History Fossilized remains of animals dating back to the Quaternary Period have been found in the environs of Qrendi. The remains were found in caves and coastal deposits ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalkara F
Kalkara () is a village in the Port Region, Malta, Port Region of Malta, with a population of 3,014 as of March 2014. The name is derived from the Latin word for Lime (material), lime (Calce), and it is believed that there was a lime kiln present there since Roman times. Kalkara forms part of the inner harbour area and occupies the area around Kalkara Creek. The town has its own Local Council and is bordered by the cities of Birgu and Żabbar, as well as the town of Xgħajra. History The village of Kalkara developed as a small fishing community around the sheltered inlet of Kalkara Creek. Some historians believe that the land that today is known as Kalkara, was one of the first to be inhabited by the initial dwellers of Malta that came from nearby island of Sicily. The idea behind this theory is that the inlets of the Grand Harbour could have provided these primitive emigrants with the needed shelter after having endured their long voyage in the Mediterranean Sea. Nevertheless, s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xgħajra Tornadoes F
Xgħajra () is a small village in the Port Region of Malta. It is located on the coast, about halfway between Valletta and Marsaskala. Its local football club is known as the Xgħajra Tornadoes F.C. Contrary to popular belief, it has no relation to the Gozitan village Xagħra. Its population stood at 1,732 in March 2014. Local Council The current local council members are: *Attard, Neil (Sindku) - PL *Pulis, Rosabelle (vici Sindku) - PL *Valvo, Anthony - PL *Camilleri, Raymond - PL *Borġ, Doris - Independent Zones in Xgħajra * San Pietru * Ta' Alessi * Ta' Maġġi * Tal-Qassisin * Tan-Nisa * Tumbrell * Wied Glavan Main Roads *Dawret ix-Xatt (Strand By-Pass) *Triq Ħaż-Żabbar (Zabbar Road) *Triq il-Fortizza tal-Grazzja (Grazzia Fort Street) *Triq il-Knisja (Church Street) *Triq it-Torri ta' Alof de Wignacourt (Alof de Wignacourt Tower Street). This road refers to the Santa Maria delle Grazie Tower which the Knights of Malta erected in 1620 during the reign of Grand ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dingli Swallows F
Dingli () is a village in the Western Region of Malta, with a population of 3,865 as of 2021. It is from the capital Valletta and two kilometers () from the nearest town, Rabat. The village lies on a plateau some 230 metres above sea level, near the highest point of Malta. The area provides not only open sea views over the tiny, uninhabited isle of Filfla, but is also a good vantage point over Malta. The cliffs offer views of the nearby Buskett Gardens and Verdala Palace. Etymology The name ''Dingli'' is believed to be derived from the name of Sir Thomas Dingley, an English knight of the Order of St. John, who owned much of the lands in the surrounding area. History Rock-cut tombs dating back to Phoenician, Carthaginian and Roman times have been found in the limits of Dingli. Roman baths and other remains were also found at Għajn Handful and the area of Ta' Baldu. Ħal Tartarni Until the early 16th century, a small village known as Ħal Tartarni existed, somewhere b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MÄ¡arr United F
MÄ¡arr (), formerly known as ''Mgiarro'', is a village in the Northern Region of Malta. MÄ¡arr is a rural village, isolated from nearby towns and cities. MÄ¡arr lies west of Mosta and is surrounded by farmland and vineyards. Many of the 4,840 ImÄ¡arrin are farmers or otherwise engaged in agricultural activity. History Prehistory The Ta' Skorba Temples are the earliest remains of human occupation in MÄ¡arr, dating back to the Neolithic Għar Dalam phase of Maltese Prehistory. It is believed that they settled in MÄ¡arr because of the fields, hills and water streams. Skorba was excavated in the early 1960s. The Ta' ĦaÄ¡rat Temples was built in two phases. The minor Saflieni Phase temple can be entered from the major temple, and was built by smaller rocks. The Ä gantija Phase temple consisted of the rest of the temple, including the majestic entrance. These temples were discovered in 1917 and excavated between 1923 and 1926 by Sir Temi Zammit. The site was again excavated ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fgura United F
Fgura (, ) is a town in the Port Region of Malta. It has a population of 13,066 as of 2021. Its northern fringes are bordered by the Cottonera Lines of fortifications while it merges with the towns of Żabbar to the east and Paola and Tarxien to the West. A modern settlement, Fgura expanded to the outskirts of the Grand Harbour area and was one of the fastest-growing towns of Malta. Fgura has grown to become one of the foremost commercial areas in the central-southern part of the island. Today, Fgura has one of the highest population densities in the country. Name and symbols The name Fgura comes from the surname of the Ficura family who owner land and lived in the area when it was a rural village. The coat-of-arms of Fgura is made up of a red horizontal stripe containing three golden 5-pointed stars, centred across a white background. Fgura Day was established by the local council in 1994, and its first celebration was held on 30 October. It is now celebrated on the last Sun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Żejtun Corinthians F
Żejtun ( ) is a town in the Southern Region of Malta, with a population of 11,218 at the end of 2016. Żejtun is traditionally known as Città Beland, a title conferred by the grandmaster of the Order of the Knights of Malta, Ferdinand von Hompesch zu Bolheim in 1797. Before that, the village was known as Casale Santa Caterina, named after its patron saint and parish titular. The old urban cores, called Bisqallin and Ħal Bisbut, largely retain their narrow medieval streets and ancient boundaries. Since at least the 19th century, the name Żejtun, or Casale Zeitoun, has referred to the settlement which developed around these two core villages. Together with a number of small hamlets in the vicinity, the bulk of the conurbation forms the city of Żejtun, administered by the Żejtun Local Council. Over successive centuries, Żejtun lost to urbanisation a number of villages and hamlets that used to form part of its territory, which originally covered most of the south eastern ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sirens F
Siren or sirens may refer to: Common meanings * Siren (alarm), a loud acoustic alarm used to alert people to emergencies * Siren (mythology), an enchanting but dangerous monster in Greek mythology that lured sailors to their deaths. Places * Siren (town), Wisconsin * Siren, Wisconsin, a village * Siren Bay, Victoria Land, Antarctica * Siren Rock, Ellsworth Land, Antarctica People * Siren (surname) * Siren, stage name of female bodybuilder Shelley Beattie on the TV show ''American Gladiators'' * Siren, stage name of Valerie Waugaman on the 2008 revival of ''American Gladiators'' * Alexander Brandon (born 1974), American musician, known as "Siren" in the demoscene * Siren Sundby (born 1982), Norwegian Olympic sailor Animals * ''Siren'' (genus), a genus of aquatic salamanders in the family Sirenidae * '' Hestina'', a genus of brush-footed butterfly commonly called sirens * Sirenia, an order of aquatic mammals including dugongs and manatees * Sirenidae, a family of aquatic sal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Melita F
Melita may refer to: __NOTOC__ Places * Melite (ancient city), on the site of modern Mdina, Malta * Melita (ancient port city), near city of Melitopol in southeast Ukraine * Melita, Manitoba, Canada, a town * Melita (island), Latin name of Mljet, an island in the Dalmatia region of Croatia * Melita, Michigan, United States * Melita Island, Montana, United States People * Melita (given name) Other uses * Melita (personification), the allegorical figure of Malta ** Melita issue, a series of stamps depicting the allegorical figure ** Melita bullion coins, a series of coins depicting the allegorical figure * Melita F.C., a football (soccer) club in Malta * Melita (telecommunications company), a telecommunications company in Malta * HMS ''Melita'', two warships of the Royal Navy * Melita Stadium, Chester Hill, New South Wales, Australia * "Melita", an alternative tune to the hymn "Eternal Father, Strong to Save "Eternal Father, Strong to Save" is a British hymn traditi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Żurrieq F
Żurrieq ( ) is a town in the Western Region of Malta. It is one of the oldest towns in the country, and has a population of 11,823 inhabitants as of March 2014. Żurrieq is one of the 10 parishes to be documented in 1436 and is dedicated to Saint Catherine. The island of Filfla is administratively a part of the town. The town stretches from Nigret to Ħal Far. In old times the town had a border with Żejtun. The village of Qrendi used to be part of the parish of Żurrieq until 1618 when it was made into its own parish. Żurrieq is part of District 5 and votes for the local council every five years. The council is made up of nine members, one of them is the mayor. The present mayor of Żurrieq is Rita Grima. The parish archpriest being Rev. Daniel Cardona, helped by Rev. Raymond Cassar and Rev. Karm Camilleri. Main Landmarks One of the most popular landmarks is the Blue Grotto. Locally it is known as 'Il-Ħnejja' (the arch). It is known for the beautiful shades of blue und ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
