“Nicolas Hasler steps up to take a penalty for Malta but sees his effort saved, denying an early lead.”
“After Malta win consecutive corners and keep the pressure on, Jake Grech finally breaks the deadlock to put the hosts 1-0 up.”
Pivotal“Substitute Andrea Zammit, on since half-time, doubles Malta's lead following more corner-won pressure to make it 2-0.”
Pivotal
Malta
Liechtenstein
Malta dominated from the opening whistle, racking up 70% possession and a striking 12-4 advantage in shots, though their profligacy was evident early when Nicolas Hasler saw his penalty saved in just the 12th minute. Undeterred, Malta continued to press and were rewarded when Jake Grech broke the deadlock in the 37th minute after sustained corner-kick pressure. A wholesale round of substitutions at half-time refreshed the side, and the changes paid off almost instantly as Andrea Zammit, introduced at the break, netted in the 63rd minute to make it 2-0. Liechtenstein never mustered a shot on target across the 90 minutes, underlining just how one-sided this friendly truly was, while Malta's 60 dangerous attacks to their opponents' 15 painted a clear picture of total control.
How entertaining was this match?
Yellow card issued.
Corner awarded.
Livio MeierYellow CardYellow card issued to Livio Meier.
Goal! Andrea Zammit scores, making it 2-0.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
First half ends with a score of 1-0.
Corner awarded.
assist: Brandon Paiber
Goal! Jake Grech scores to make it 1-0.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Penalty saved! Nicolas Hasler's attempt is stopped.
Corner awarded.
Kick-off has occurred!
Riding a two-game winning streak, Malta host underdogs Liechtenstein in a friendly at Ta' Qali National Stadium. Teddy Teuma's late heroics against Andorra have Malta full of confidence, while Liechtenstein arrive off a Nations League defeat to Lithuania looking to steady the ship.
