Match Report
The table gap was wide: 22 points between Belgium U21 (1st, 26 pts) and Malta U21 (6th, 4 pts). Malta U21 had been under-performing their position — 35th on five-round form against 6th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 0.8/2.4 for Malta U21 and 2.3/0.5 for Belgium U21 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.52.
Six consecutive defeats weighed on Malta U21. Momentum sat with Belgium U21, winners of their last six, having scored in 7 consecutive games. Recent form was uneven: 0/15 points for Malta U21, 15/15 for Belgium U21.
R. Tarajev officiated: 38 games logged, averaging 0.5 yellow cards each. Victor Tedesco Stadium, capacity 3,000, hosted the game. Belgium U21 led 2-0 at the break, and the second half added 2 goals for the 0-4 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Belgium U21: Dodi Lukébakio (59'), A. Leya (69'), Landry Dimata (11'), Siebe Schrijvers (18')
Key stats
On target: 2-16 · Corners: 4-11