League champions Luxol were handed a comfortable start to their title defence when they were drawn against newcomers Sliema as the draws of the Gatorade Futsal League and KO competition were held at the Corradino Pavillion.
Meanwhile last year’s play-off finalists Valletta and Hamrun will start their commitments against Sirens and Lija respectively.
On the other hand, the St Andrews side received a bye alongside Sirens to the second round of the KO competition.
Matches from the first round will be played between October 5 and 9 while the league is scheduled to start in November.
Consequently, the FMA will decide Luxol’s opponent in the Gatorade Super Cup as last year’s KO finalists Balzan dropped their participation.
The draws resulted as follows:
Gatorade Futsal League Day 1
Luxol vs Sliema
Mqabba vs Qrendi
Zebbug vs Msida
Sirens vs Valletta
Marsaskala vs Swieqi
Lija vs Hamrun
Mdina vs Gozo
Gatorade Futsal KO competition First Round draws
Valletta vs Sliema
Mqabba vs Gozo
Swieqi vs Marsaskala
Hamrun vs Zebbug
Lija vs Msida
Qrendi vs Mdina