Match report

Malta Secures Win Over Andorra in UEFA Nations League

Andorra
Andorra
0–1
FT
Malta
Malta
Sep 10, 2024

Malta secured a hard-fought victory over Andorra with a 1-0 win in the UEFA Nations League. The match was marked by a single goal scored by Malta's R. Camenzuli in the 45th minute, which proved to be the decisive moment of the game. Despite multiple substitutions and a handful of yellow cards, Andorra was unable to find the back of the net, leaving Malta as the victors.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Andorra 0-1 Malta
  • • Goal: R. Camenzuli (Malta) 45'
  • • Yellow Cards: Joel Guillén (7'), Jordi Aláez (68'), Albert Rosas (83') (Andorra); C. Lonardelli (90'+2) (Malta)
  • • Substitutions: Andorra: João Teixeira (35'), Jordi Aláez (64'), Cucu (64'), Éric Izquierdo (81'), Christian García (81'); Malta: K. Reid (60'), P. Mbong (78'), Y. Yankam (90'+4)

Lineups

Andorra

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 12 Iker Álvarez (G)
  • 23 Biel Borra (D)
  • 5 Max Llovera (D)
  • 3 Marc Valés (D)
  • 22 Ian Olivera (D)
  • 15 Moisés San Nicolás (D)
  • 18 Chus Rubio (M)
  • 19 Joel Guillén (M)
  • 8 Éric Vales (M)
  • 17 Joan Cervós (M)
  • 11 Berto Rosas (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 João Teixeira
  • 14 Jordi Aláez
  • 9 Cucu
  • 4 Éric Izquierdo
  • 6 Christian García
  • 10 Izan Fernández
  • 21 Marc García
  • 2 Dacu
  • 7 Marc Pujol
  • 1 Josep Gómes
  • 13 Xisco Pires
  • 16 Álex Martínez

Malta

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 H. Bonello (G)
  • 22 Z. Muscat (D)
  • 5 K. Shaw (D)
  • 2 J. Borg (D)
  • 15 C. Lonardelli (M)
  • 7 J. Mbong (M)
  • 6 M. Guillaumier (M)
  • 3 R. Camenzuli (M)
  • 10 T. Teuma (F)
  • 14 K. Nwoko (F)
  • 11 L. Montebello (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 K. Reid
  • 21 P. Mbong
  • 20 Y. Yankam
  • 8 S. Pisani
  • 17 N. Muscat
  • 19 M. Beerman
  • 12 M. Grech
  • 4 J. Vassallo
  • 13 L. Tabone
  • 18 J. Busuttil
  • 16 R. Al-Tumi
  • 23 A. Overend

Timeline

  1. Andorra
    7' Andorra Card · Yellow Card
    Joel Guillén

    Foul

  2. Andorra
    35' Andorra subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Joel Guillén · On: João Teixeira
  3. Malta
    45' Malta Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Camenzuli
  4. Malta
    60' Malta subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Montebello · On: K. Reid
  5. Andorra
    64' Andorra subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Chus Rubio · On: Jordi Aláez
  6. Andorra
    64' Andorra subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Biel Borra · On: Cucu
  7. Andorra
    68' Andorra Card · Yellow Card
    Jordi Aláez

    Foul

  8. Malta
    78' Malta subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Kyrian Nwoko · On: P. Mbong
  9. Andorra
    81' Andorra subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Moisés San Nicolás · On: Éric Izquierdo
  10. Andorra
    81' Andorra subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Éric Vales · On: Christian García
  11. Andorra
    83' Andorra Card · Yellow Card
    Albert Rosas

    Foul

  12. Malta
    90'+2 Malta Card · Yellow Card
    C. Lonardelli

    Foul

  13. Malta
    90'+4 Malta subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Teuma · On: Y. Yankam

Match Stats

Stat Andorra Malta
Fouls 15 14
Pass Accuracy 66% 71%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 8
Corners 3 4
Total Passes 303 373
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 4 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 4
Possession 45% 55%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 201 265
Shots Inside Box 6 5
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 2 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ R. Camenzuli's goal in the 45th minute shifted the momentum in favor of Malta, giving them a crucial lead at halftime.
  • ▸ Andorra's multiple substitutions in the second half, including Jordi Aláez and Cucu in the 64th minute, showed their determination to equalize but ultimately could not overcome Malta's defensive resilience.