Category: National Team

26 September 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Two defeats for futsal national team to the Netherlands

The Malta national futsal team, led by coach Vic Hermans, suffered two defeats to the Netherlands in two friendly matches which were played at the National Sports School in Pembroke on Monday and Tuesday. In the first match, the Netherlands… Read more

22 September 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Vic Hermans names squad for friendlies against the Netherlands

Malta futsal coach Vic Hermans has selected a squad of 15 players for next week’s friendly matches against the Netherlands. The friendlies will take place on Monday (September 24) and Tuesday (September 25) at the National Sports School in Pembroke… Read more

20 September 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Malta climbs one place in FIFA Ranking

Following a 3-1 defeat to the Faroe Islands and a 1-1 draw with Azerbaijan in teh first two games from the UEFA Nations League D3, Malta climbed one place in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking and is now ranked 183rd. Malta… Read more

15 September 201816 September 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Late goal sinks women’s Under-19 side

The Malta women’s Under-19 side lost 1-2 to Romania in the third and final friendly match between the two teams at the MFA Training Grounds. These friendly matches were part of the team’s preparations ahead of the UEFA Women’s Under-19… Read more

13 September 201814 September 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Women’s Under-19 side loses to Romania

The Malta women’s Under-19 side lost 1-3 to Romania in the second of three friendly matches at the MFA Training Grounds on Thursday. Carmen Marcu put Romania ahead on the 32nd minute and Madalina Marinescu doubled the score on the… Read more

11 September 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Women’s Under-19 side, Romania share spoils in 3-3 draw

The Malta women Under-19 national team featured in a 3-3 draw with Romania in a friendly match at the MFA Training Grounds on Tuesday. This was the first in a series of three friendlies which are intended to boost the… Read more

11 September 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Heavy defeat for Under-21 side to Georgia

The Malta Under-21 side lost 2-5 to Georgia in a friendly match at the Centenary Stadium. This match was due to serve as a good test for Malta, who lost the eight matches played so far in Group 6, ahead… Read more

11 September 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Under-21 side hosts Georgia in a friendly match

The Malta Under-21 team will be back in action on Tuesday at the Centenary Stadium, kick-off at 17:00, this time in a friendly match against Georgia. This match is intended to aid the team’s preparations ahead of an intriguing double… Read more

11 September 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Women’s Under-19 side face Romania in three friendly matches

The Malta women’s Under-19 side will play three times against their Romanian counterparts in a span of six days with the first friendly scheduled for Tuesday at 13.00, the second on Thursday at 17.00 and the third and final game… Read more

10 September 201812 September 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

UEFA Nations League: Malta earns first point in a draw with Azerbaijan

Malta earned its first point in the UEFA Nations League D3 thanks to a 1-1 draw with Azerbaijan at the National Stadium on Monday. The Maltese were eager to bounce back following a 3-1 defeat to the Faroe Islands in… Read more