Andorra U16s Claim Third in UEFA Tournament After Epic Penalty Loss to Malta
Andorra's under-16 football team finished third in the UEFA Development Tournament in Malta, drawing 2-2 before losing 10-9 on penalties in a.
Key Points
- Andorra U16s drew 2-2 with Malta in final group match after 2-0 deficit.
- Nil Fernández scored in 62nd minute; Enzo Millán equalized in 85th.
- Malta won 10-9 in record 24-kick penalty shootout; Gatt scored and saved key penalty.
- Tournament offered vital experience; Andorra secured third place overall.
Andorra's under-16 football team finished third in the UEFA Development Tournament in Malta after drawing 2-2 with the hosts in their final match, only to lose 10-9 in a 24-kick penalty shootout.
The Andorrans trailed 2-0 before Nil Fernández scored in the 62nd minute and Enzo Millán equalised in the 85th, forcing the shootout. Malta's goalkeeper Deyan Gatt sealed the win by converting the decisive penalty and saving the previous one.
The tournament provided valuable international experience for the young squad. Andorra secured third place overall with this result in the competition held on the island nation. No further details on the full standings, squad composition, or upcoming fixtures were available.
Original Sources
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