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The Maltese national team have beaten San Marino for the second time in a space of a week, to keep their promotion dreams alive. The game was held in Ta’ Qali national stadium, with the loud fans seeing only one goal in the whole 90 minutes.
Before the game started a tribute by the players and staff was held towards Mark ‘il-Lullu’ Piscopo. The former national team kit manager sadly passed away last Friday. During the tribute various players such as captain Steve Borg were seen with tears in their eyes.
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The first half was very close with both teams having chances to score. In the beginning of the match Malta seemed nervous with the ball, making various mistakes, but come the end of the first half the Maltese players looked more than comfortable. San Marino were yet again playing a very defensive game resting their goals coring hopes on counter attacks.
The second half started in a much better way for Malta, as in the 50th minute defender Zach Muscat managed to head in a beautiful Ryan Camenzuli cross. The game seemed to go even better for Malta as in the 63rd minute, striker Luke Montebello managed to put the ball in the back of the net again. Unfortunately for him the goal was disallowed for offside. The game ended with Malta beating San Marino yet again, this time with a reduced score of 1-0.
Devis Mangia’s team will now be hoping for a good result against Estonia in Talinn if their promotion dreams are to be achieved. That game will be held on the 23rd of September.
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