Match report

Malta and Andorra Draw 0-0 in UEFA Nations League

Malta
Malta
0–0
FT
Andorra
Andorra
Nov 19, 2024

Malta held off Andorra in a tightly contested match, finishing the game with ten men after Gabriel Mentz was shown a red card just 16 minutes into the game. Despite the numerical disadvantage, Malta's defense remained resilient, securing a point in the UEFA Nations League.

Key Facts

  • • Malta 0-0 Andorra
  • • Gabriel Mentz (Malta) sent off with a red card in the 17th minute
  • • Multiple substitutions were made, including Jurgen Degabriele and R. Camenzuli for Malta, and Cucu and Pau Babot for Andorra
  • • Both teams saw several yellow cards, with M. Beerman (Malta) and Pau Babot (Andorra) being two notable recipients

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)
  • 11 P. Mbong (F)
  • 18 J. Degabriele (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 E. Pepe
  • 15 M. Beerman
  • 23 A. Satariano
  • 9 B. Tuma
  • 8 S. Pisani
  • 16 R. Al-Tumi
  • 20 C. Lonardelli
  • 22 L. Tabone
  • 21 D. Vella
  • 12 M. Grech
  • 17 N. Muscat
  • 14 K. Nwoko

Andorra

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 12 Iker Álvarez (G)
  • 23 Biel Borra (D)
  • 15 Moisés San Nicolás (D)
  • 6 Christian García (D)
  • 22 Ian Olivera (D)
  • 21 Marc García (D)
  • 14 Izan Fernández (M)
  • 20 João Teixeira (M)
  • 16 Éric Izquierdo (M)
  • 17 Joan Cervós (M)
  • 11 Berto Rosas (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 Cucu
  • 8 Pau Babot
  • 2 Dacu
  • 18 Chus Rubio
  • 4 Kiko Pomares
  • 3 Albert Reyes
  • 5 Max Llovera
  • 9 Aarón Sánchez
  • 13 Xisco Pires
  • 19 Joel Guillén
  • 1 Mauro Rabelo
  • 7 Hugo Ferreira

Timeline

  1. Malta
    16' Malta Var · Card upgrade
    Gabriel Mentz
  2. Malta
    17' Malta Card · Red Card
    Gabriel Mentz

    Violent conduct

  3. Malta
    20' Malta Card · Yellow Card
    J. Mbong

    Foul

  4. Andorra
    21' Andorra Card · Yellow Card
    Izan Fernández

    Foul

  5. Malta
    25' Malta subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Jurgen Degabriele · On: Enrico Pepe
  6. Malta
    34' Malta subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Camenzuli · On: M. Beerman
  7. Malta
    46' Malta subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Mbong · On: A. Satariano
  8. Malta
    46' Malta subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Buhagiar · On: B. Tuma
  9. Andorra
    57' Andorra Card · Yellow Card
    João Teixeira

    Foul

  10. Andorra
    63' Andorra subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Izan Fernández · On: Cucu
  11. Andorra
    63' Andorra subst · Substitution 2
    Off: João Teixeira · On: Pau Babot
  12. Malta
    75' Malta Card · Yellow Card
    M. Beerman

    Foul

  13. Andorra
    77' Andorra subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Marc García · On: Adrián Gomes
  14. Andorra
    77' Andorra subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Biel Borra · On: Chus Rubio
  15. Andorra
    85' Andorra Card · Yellow Card
    Ian Olivera

    Foul

  16. Andorra
    86' Andorra subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Ian Olivera · On: Kiko Pomares
  17. Malta
    90'+1 Malta subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Teuma · On: S. Pisani
  18. Andorra
    90'+2 Andorra Card · Yellow Card
    Pau Babot

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Malta Andorra
Fouls 7 28
Pass Accuracy 74% 70%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 7 10
Corners 2 4
Total Passes 439 332
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 3 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 1 5
Possession 57% 43%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 327 233
Shots Inside Box 2 6
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 5 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The game's momentum shifted dramatically in the 17th minute when Gabriel Mentz was sent off with a red card, leaving Malta to play the rest of the match with ten men.
  • ▸ Despite the numerical disadvantage, Malta's defense, particularly M. Beerman and T. Buhagiar, held firm and prevented Andorra from capitalizing on their extra man.