Match report

Moldova Defeats Malta 2–0 in UEFA Nations League

Moldova
Moldova
2–0
FT
Malta
Malta
Sep 7, 2024

Moldova stuns Malta with a 2–0 victory in their UEFA Nations League match. The hosts took the lead through M. Caimacov early in the second half and sealed the win with a penalty by I. Nicolaescu.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Moldova 2–0 Malta
  • • Goals: M. Caimacov (32'), I. Nicolaescu (45'+4')
  • • Yellow Cards: Nichita Moșpan (65'), V. Damașcan (72')
  • • Substitutions: Moldova - V. Bogaciuc (70'), V. Damașcan (70'), V. Stînă (75'), M. Cojocaru (85'), Malta - Y. Yankam (46'), K. Reid (46'), P. Mbong (70'), S. Pisani (71'), N. Muscat (85')

Lineups

Moldova

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Celeadnic (G)
  • 20 S. Plătică (D)
  • 14 A. Crăciun (D)
  • 15 V. Mudrac (D)
  • 6 D. Marandici (D)
  • 2 O. Reabciuk (D)
  • 11 M. Caimacov (M)
  • 8 N. Moțpan (M)
  • 22 V. Raţă (M)
  • 7 A. Ioniţă (M)
  • 9 I. Nicolăescu (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 V. Bogaciuc
  • 10 V. Damaşcan
  • 16 V. Stînă
  • 13 M. Cojocaru
  • 3 D. Pușcaș
  • 21 I. Revenco
  • 12 N. Cebotari
  • 5 M. Plătică
  • 18 S. Cojocari
  • 4 A. Moțoc
  • 23 A. Kozhukhar
  • 17 D. Mandrîcenco

Malta

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 H. Bonello (G)
  • 22 Z. Muscat (D)
  • 5 K. Shaw (D)
  • 2 J. Borg (D)
  • 7 J. Mbong (M)
  • 20 Y. Yankam (M)
  • 6 M. Guillaumier (M)
  • 3 R. Camenzuli (M)
  • 8 S. Pisani (F)
  • 9 K. Reid (F)
  • 21 P. Mbong (F)

Substitutes

  • 15 C. Lonardelli
  • 11 L. Montebello
  • 14 K. Nwoko
  • 10 T. Teuma
  • 17 N. Muscat
  • 23 M. García
  • 12 M. Grech
  • 4 M. Ellul
  • 16 R. Al-Tumi
  • 13 L. Tabone
  • 19 M. Beerman
  • 18 J. Busuttil

Timeline

  1. Moldova
    32' Moldova Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Caimacov
  2. Moldova
    45'+4 Moldova Goal · Penalty
    I. Nicolaescu
  3. Malta
    45' Malta Card · Yellow Card
    M. Guillaumier

    Argument

  4. Malta
    46' Malta subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Y. Yankam · On: C. Lonardelli
  5. Malta
    46' Malta subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Reid · On: L. Montebello
  6. Malta
    53' Malta Card · Yellow Card
    Z. Muscat

    Foul

  7. Moldova
    65' Moldova Card · Yellow Card
    Nichita Moțpan

    Foul

  8. Moldova
    70' Moldova subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Nichita Moțpan · On: V. Bogaciuc
  9. Moldova
    70' Moldova subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Nicolaescu · On: V. Damaşcan
  10. Malta
    70' Malta subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Mbong · On: Kyrian Nwoko
  11. Malta
    71' Malta subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Pisani · On: T. Teuma
  12. Moldova
    72' Moldova Card · Yellow Card
    V. Damaşcan

    Foul

  13. Moldova
    75' Moldova subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Ioniţă · On: V. Stînă
  14. Moldova
    85' Moldova subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Caimacov · On: M. Cojocaru
  15. Malta
    85' Malta subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Guillaumier · On: N. Muscat

Match Stats

Stat Moldova Malta
Fouls 16 17
Pass Accuracy 83% 79%
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 6
Corners 3 0
Total Passes 554 409
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 4 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 3
Possession 58% 42%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 458 322
Shots Inside Box 8 3
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 7 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Moldova took the lead with a goal from M. Caimacov in the 32nd minute, breaking Malta's defense and setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ I. Nicolaescu's penalty in the 45'+4' minute solidified Moldova's advantage and put the game out of reach for Malta.