On 17 November, one of the matches of Euro 2024 in football took place. England and Malta met.
Англия - Мальта - 2:0. Евро-2024. Обзор матча, статистикаEuro-2024
England - Malta - 2:0 (1:0)
Goals: E. Pepe (8), Kane (75)
Warnings: Mbong (23), Tomori (26), Kane (28), M. Guillaumier (39).
England vs Malta match review:
England defeat Malta in European Championship qualifying match In a thrilling encounter, showing skill and determination, England defeated Malta 2-0. The match was played at the legendary Wembley Stadium, the home ground of the English national team. From the outset, England showed their attacking prowess, dominating possession and putting relentless pressure on the Maltese defence. As early as the 8th minute, the first breakthrough occurred. Unfortunately for Malta, defender E. Pepe scored an own goal, giving England the lead. Despite conceding the goal, Malta did not lose hope and resisted courageously. In the 23rd minute, J. Mbong received a yellow card for a misconduct, emphasising his determination to prevent further penetration by the English forwards. However, England continued to control the game and soon F. Tomori and H. Kane were also in the referee's book. As the first half progressed, both teams fought fiercely for possession of the ball, resulting in several yellow cards being shown. Malta's M. Guillaumier was sent off in the 39th minute, reflecting the tension on the pitch.
The second half began with England making two substitutions in an attempt to strengthen their attack. K. Gallagher was replaced by K. Walker, and F. Tomori was replaced by B. Saka. Despite Malta's best efforts to resist the English onslaught, their defence was broken through in the 75th minute. H. Kane hit the goal, increasing the advantage of the England national team and providing it with a deserved victory. The match was not without controversial moments. In the 77th minute England seemed to score another goal, but it was cancelled due to an offside infringement by D. Rice. Despite failing to score another goal, England continued to dominate the match and asserted their dominance until the final whistle. Malta also made substitutions in an attempt to change the game. In the 79th minute, J. Borg and K. Reid were replaced by Z. Muscat and K. Nwoko respectively. In a further attempt to bring fresh energy into the game, Malta replaced J. Mbong with K. Attard in the 86th minute. Attard in the 86th minute. As a result, England defeated Malta 2-0. The English not only demonstrated their skill in attack, but also emphasised resilience in defence, keeping a clean sheet throughout the match. The fans at Wembley Stadium were treated to an unforgettable spectacle, which further strengthened England's credibility in the qualifying tournament for the European Championship.
In the next round the following matches await the opponents: North Macedonia - England.
Англия - Мальта - 2:0. Евро-2024. Обзор матча, статистикаStatistics of the match England - Malta:
| England national team | Malta national team | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Kicks to goal | 0 |
| 11 | Kicks | 4 |
| 5 | Blocked shots | 1 |
| 7 | Penalty kicks | 1 |
| 4 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 3 |
| 5 | Offences | 11 |
| 6 | Corner | 2 |
| 1 | Offsides | 2 |
| 74% | Ball possession | 26% |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 0 | Keeper saves | 2 |
| 810 | Total assists | 279 |
| 751 | Accurate assists | 222 |
| 93% | Passing accuracy | 80% |
