Malta U16 edge Saudi Arabia 3-2 in international friendly

Malta’s Under-16 national team registered an encouraging 3-2 victory over Saudi Arabia in the first of two international friendly matches, following a determined performance from the young Maltese side.

Declan Zammit, Logan Farrugia and Nikolai Vella Giordmaina were the goalscorers for Malta, helping their team secure a confidence-boosting win against their Saudi Arabian counterparts.

The closely contested encounter saw Malta demonstrate character and determination to emerge victorious in a five-goal contest.

The result represents a positive step for the Maltese youngsters as they continue gaining valuable international experience and developing their skills against overseas opposition.

The friendly matches provide an important opportunity for the coaching staff to assess the players' progress while strengthening the team's preparations for future international commitments.

Malta and Saudi Arabia will meet again on Monday, 19 October, with kick-off scheduled for 4.30pm.

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