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Andorra Edges Out Ten-Man Malta in Tense Nations League Clash
Ta’Qali, Malta – Andorra secured a hard-fought victory against a depleted Malta side in a match overshadowed by an early red card and numerous yellow cards. The game, played at the Ta’Qali National Stadium on November 19th, 2024, was a tense affair with a significant amount of disciplinary action.
Malta dominated possession (60%), but the dismissal of G. Mentz in the 17th minute dramatically shifted the momentum of the match. Despite this, they managed 7 shots, 3 on target. Andorra, with 40% possession, responded with 9 shots, 3 on target and 4 off target.
Discipline was a major issue for both sides. Malta conceded 7 fouls, 2 yellow cards and a red card; Andorra committed 25 fouls and received 4 yellow cards. Corner statistics saw Malta with 2 and Andorra with 4.
Despite their numerical advantage, Andorra had to fight for their win. The match, officiated by Luka Bilbija of Bosnia & Herzegovina, formed part of the sixth round of the 2024 UEFA Nations League League D and showed great intensity. The final score reflected a close and hard-fought contest.
Substitutions malta: at minute 24 E. Pepe came in and J. Degabriele went out., at minute 34 M. Beerman came in and R. Camenzuli went out., at minute 46 B. Tuma came in and T. Buhagiar went out., at minute 46 A. Satariano came in and P. Mbong went out., at minute 90 S. Pisani came in and T. Teuma went out.
Substitutions andorra: at minute 63 P. Babot came in and J. Teixeira went out., at minute 63 Cucu came in and F. Vieitez went out., at minute 77 J. Rubio came in and B. Borra Font went out., at minute 77 Dacu came in and M. Garcia went out., at minute 86 K. Pomares came in and I. Oliveira went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Malta
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Andorra
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