Match report

Malta Defeats Moldova 1-0 in UEFA Nations League

Malta
Malta
1–0
FT
Moldova
Moldova
Oct 13, 2024

Malta held off Moldova to secure a 1-0 win in their UEFA Nations League match. T. Teuma's penalty in the 87th minute was the difference-maker as Malta managed to control the game and fend off Moldova's attempts.

Key Facts

  • • Malta defeated Moldova 1-0 in the UEFA Nations League match on 2024-10-13.
  • • T. Teuma scored the only goal from the penalty spot in the 87th minute.
  • • Kurt Shaw and Gabriel Mentz received yellow cards for Malta, while Oleg Reabciuk, M. Cojocaru, M. Caimacov, and V. Damașcan were cautioned for Moldova.
  • • Both teams made multiple substitutions throughout the match.

Lineups

Malta

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 H. Bonello (G)
  • 5 K. Shaw (D)
  • 4 G. Mentz (D)
  • 2 J. Borg (D)
  • 7 J. Mbong (M)
  • 6 M. Guillaumier (M)
  • 10 T. Teuma (M)
  • 3 R. Camenzuli (M)
  • 19 T. Buhagiar (F)
  • 8 P. Mbong (F)
  • 11 L. Montebello (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 K. Reid
  • 13 B. Tuma
  • 14 A. Satariano
  • 22 Z. Muscat
  • 23 L. Tabone
  • 17 N. Muscat
  • 16 R. Al-Tumi
  • 21 D. Vella
  • 18 J. Degabriele
  • 12 M. Grech
  • 20 A. Overend
  • 15 R. Scicluna

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)
  • 4 V. Baboglo (M)
  • 22 V. Raţă (M)
  • 7 A. Ioniţă (M)
  • 10 V. Damaşcan (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 M. Cojocaru
  • 19 D. Mandrîcenco
  • 16 V. Stînă
  • 17 V. Postolachi
  • 12 C. Avram
  • 3 D. Pușcaș
  • 18 D. Danu
  • 21 C. Dros
  • 23 N. Cebotari
  • 5 A. Motoc

Timeline

  1. Malta
    29' Malta Card · Yellow Card
    Kurt Shaw

    Foul

  2. Moldova
    30' Moldova Card · Yellow Card
    Oleg Reabciuk

    Foul

  3. Malta
    39' Malta Card · Yellow Card
    Gabriel Mentz

    Foul

  4. Moldova
    46' Moldova subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Denis Marandici · On: M. Cojocaru
  5. Malta
    46' Malta subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Buhagiar · On: B. Tuma
  6. Moldova
    51' Moldova Card · Yellow Card
    M. Cojocaru

    Foul

  7. Moldova
    56' Moldova subst · Substitution 2
    Off: V. Damaşcan · On: D. Mandricenco
  8. Moldova
    62' Moldova Card · Yellow Card
    M. Caimacov

    Foul

  9. Malta
    70' Malta Card · Yellow Card
    J. Mbong

    Foul

  10. Malta
    71' Malta subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Mbong · On: A. Satariano
  11. Moldova
    77' Moldova subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Ioniţă · On: V. Stînă
  12. Malta
    87' Malta Goal · Penalty
    T. Teuma
  13. Moldova
    88' Moldova subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Vadim Rață · On: V. Postolachi
  14. Malta
    90'+2 Malta subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Gabriel Mentz · On: Z. Muscat
  15. Malta
    90'+2 Malta subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Kurt Shaw · On: L. Tabone

Match Stats

Stat Malta Moldova
Fouls 9 25
Pass Accuracy 83% 70%
Offsides 1 5
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 10
Corners 3 4
Total Passes 574 331
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 2 5
Shots on Target 4 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 4
Possession 63% 37%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 475 233
Shots Inside Box 7 6
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 6 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Malta's early yellow cards to Kurt Shaw (29th minute) and Gabriel Mentz (39th minute) did not hinder their defensive solidity.
  • ▸ T. Teuma's penalty in the 87th minute turned the tide in Malta's favor, providing a decisive moment that secured the win for the home side.