Two wins for Under-17 side over San Marino

National Team Youth Football
by Antoine Busuttil

MFAThe Malta Under-17 side, led by coach Silvio Vella, defeated San Marino twice in two friendly match at the Stadio di Montecchio.

On Thursday, Malta defeated San Marino 2-0 thanks to goals by Ayrton Attard in the first half and Dejan Debono in the second half. On the other hand, Saturday, a goal by Alexander Satariano during the second half gave Malta a narrow win.

The Under-17 squad was made up of:
goalkeepers Al-Tumi Rashed (Valletta), Duncan Formosa (St. Andrews)
defenders Miguel Aquilina (Mosta), Romario Camilleri (Birkirkara), Dejan Debono (St. Andrews), Nicholas Fava (Hibernians), Lian Formosa (Birkirkara), Zak Grech (Balzan), Brian Mifsud (Birkirkara), Justin Alexander Thake (St. Andrews)
midfielders Mark Desira (Sliema Wanderers), Nicholas Farrugia (Birkirkara), Marcus Grima (St Andrews), Jamie Sixsmith (St. Andrews), Mattia Zarb (Floriana)
forwards Ayrton Attard (Birkirkara), Calvin Camilleri (Mosta), Kyle Robert Mifsud (Birkirkara), Alexander Satariano (St. Andrews), Andrei Spiteri (Hibernians)