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Malta Overpowers Andorra 44-24 in Rugby European Conference Clash

Andorra mounted a first-half comeback to lead briefly but crumbled under Malta's second-half surge, settling for second place in the group ahead of their June 1 matchup with Cyprus.

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Key Points

  • Malta defeated Andorra 44-24 in Rugby European Conference match at Estadi Nacional.
  • Andorra trailed 14-20 at halftime after brief lead via Casals try and team effort.
  • Malta surged with three quick second-half tries, exploiting errors for 17-44 lead.
  • Andorra finishes second in group, faces Cyprus on June 1.

Andorra's rugby team suffered a 24-44 defeat to Malta in their second match of the European Conference Division at Estadi Nacional, ending hopes of topping the group.

The isards started competitively, trailing 14-20 at halftime after a strong fightback. Malta struck first with a try and penalty in the 21st minute for a 0-10 lead. Andorra responded through Martí Casals's try at the 30-minute mark, then took the lead with a collective team effort converted by Adrià Bonell. A yellow card to Fede Aguiar and a Maltese try in added time swung momentum before the break.

The second half proved decisive. Malta capitalised on Andorran errors with three quick tries in the opening 20 minutes, surging to 17-44 and breaking the game open. Andorra lost defensive structure and struggled against the visitors' physicality and pace at the breakdowns. In the closing stages, debutant Chaco Fernández entered as Casals added his second try to narrow the scoreline.

The loss leaves Andorra in second place. Their next fixture is against Cyprus on 1 June.

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