The Malta Under-19 side lost 0-1 to Northern Ireland in a friendly match at the Centenary Stadium on Monday.
The Irish scored the only goal three minutes from time.

MALTA: Daniel Balzan, Yan Cauchi, Ismael Grech, Keith Fedele, Yessous Camilleri, Rowen Muscat, Steve Pisani, Elkien Cauchi, Lyden Micallef, Tristan Caruana, Randall Refalo. Subs: Noel Attard, Matthew Tabone, Ansil Briffa, Clifford Gauci, Quincy Bregnan, Ryan Sammut, Clyde Borg, Gary Caruana.