Malta's U15 play two friendly matches in Montenegro

The Maltese national under-15 team, under guidance of coach Francesco Macri, have played two friendly matches in Montenegro. The first match resulted in a 3-1 defeat while today’s match, after a splendid first half, ended in a 5-1 win for the hosts. In April, Malta hosted Montenegro at Under-15 level at the Ta’ Qali training grounds and gladly accepted to invite to play another two games in Podgorica, adding some valuable experience for the boys.

09.10.2022
MONTENEGRO 3-1 MALTA
The hosts took a 2-0 lead at half-time and added a third on 55 minutes. In the 78^th minute, Malta were awarded a penalty when substitute Liam Buhagiar was brought down in the box. The spotkick was converted by Daniel Pawley.

11.10.2022
MONTENEGRO 5-1 MALTA
The second match was played earlier today with Malta playing a very good first half, in which the hosts managed to open the score on 22 minutes, punishing a mistake by the Maltese. Two minutes later, Malta equalised thanks to a wonderful Pawley goal, taking full advantage from an error from Montenegro with a fine shot from the edge of the box. However, after the break, the hosts managed to add four goals on 50, 60, 64 and 65 minutes.

Below are all the players who made the trip to Montenegro:
Goalkeepers Jayden Farrugia (Mosta) and Sam Calleja (Melita)
Outfield players Keerin Formosa, Daniel Pawley, Ismael Vella, Jaylen Zarb, Kayden Zerafa (all Pietà Hotspurs), Izaak Mizzi-Bonello, Ethan Brincat-Winters, Scott Camilleri (Hamrun Spartans), Liam Buhagiar, Emerson Mejlak, Liam James (Valletta), Dale Vella, Jack Camilleri, Benjamin Borg (St Andrews), Jansen Zahra, Jean Formosa (Birkirkara), Andreas Vella (Melita) and Drew Miceli (Floriana).