Nicole Borg scored the all-important goal on 69 minutes.
This was the second win in three matches for Malta after beating Israel in the opening match.
MALTA Keoney Demicoli, Charlene Cassia, Emily Pace, Megan Jones, Nicole Cutajar, Nicole Micallef, Brenda Borg, Allishia Sultana, Rodianne Borg, Darya Attard, Rodianne Zerafa. Subs: Luana Vella, Nicole Borg, Andy Zammit Mizzi, Yanika Mercieca, Raina Giusti.
Coach: Pierre Brincat