Andorra U18s Lose 1-2 to Malta in Second Friendly
Andorra's under-18 football team fell 1-2 to Malta at Estadi Nacional after a 0-0 draw the previous day.
Key Points
- Malta scored early (7') on defensive error, added second (30').
- César González scored penalty (45') for Andorra.
- No further goals in second half.
- Sonejee: Good play but lack of concentration punished.
Andorra's under-18 football team suffered a 1-2 defeat to Malta in their second friendly match at the Estadi Nacional on Wednesday.
The loss followed a goalless draw on Tuesday at Borda Mateu, where the Andorrans created several scoring chances but failed to convert them.
Coach Òscar Sonejee's side fell behind early in the second game, conceding after just seven minutes due to a defensive error. Malta added a second goal after 30 minutes. César González pulled one back from the penalty spot in the 45th minute before half-time, but the scoreline remained unchanged in the second half.
After the match, Sonejee praised the team's performance in the opener, saying they delivered a "very complete" display that lacked only a goal. On the defeat, he noted a lack of concentration proved costly, adding that the side were not playing badly but errors were punished heavily.
Original Sources
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