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Tense Match in Ta’Qali Ends in a Goalless Draw
Ta’Qali, Malta – A hard-fought match at the Ta’Qali National Stadium between Malta and Lithuania, part of the European qualification group stage for the 2024 World Cup, ended in a 0-0 draw. Under the officiating of Romanian referee Marian Barbu, the game was characterized by a physical and tactical contest, reflected in the high number of fouls committed by both teams: 23 for Malta and 19 for Lithuania.
Ball possession was slightly in favor of Lithuania with 51%, while Malta controlled 49%. However, neither team managed to capitalize on their possession with clear goal-scoring opportunities. Lithuania attempted more shots, with a total of 8, of which only 2 were on target, while Malta limited themselves to 6 shots, with only 1 shot directed at the goal.
The match was also marked by cards. For Lithuania, K. Kazukolovas and A. Tutyskinas received yellow cards. Malta also saw yellow cards for P. Mbong, R. Camenzuli, and M. Guillaumier. Despite the intensity of the game, no players were sent off. The match, corresponding to the third day of the Group, leaves both teams looking for better definition in the face of their next commitments.
Substitutions lithuania: at minute 46 P. Golubickas came in and K. Upstas went out., at minute 70 F. Cernych came in and A. Dolznikov went out., at minute 70 G. Sirgedas came in and M. Vorobjovas went out., at minute 74 D. Sesplaukis came in and P. Golubickas went out., at minute 81 R. Jansonas came in and V. Slivka went out.
Substitutions malta: at minute 74 B. Tuma came in and P. Mbong went out., at minute 81 K. Nwoko came in and J. Mbong went out., at minute 81 K. Ewurum came in and J. Jones went out., at minute 85 J. C. Corbalan came in and Z. Muscat went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Malta
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Lithuania
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