 It was achieved in the last match of the first phase, in the derby against archrivals Hamrun Spartans.Msida needed a win at all cost and in an amazing match, Msida managed to win 2–0 to write history yet again.The Championship Pool was something new for Msida, and the majority of the matches were quite difficult but Msida managed to get some amazing results like 0–0 and 1–1 against Hibernians and the 3–3 against Sliema Wanderers.