Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Ukraine U21 (3rd, 16 pts) held a 15-point advantage over Malta U21 (6th, 1 pts). The last five rounds placed Malta U21 no better than 63rd for form, against 6th in the standings. Against a league average of 1.58 goals per team per game, Malta U21 ran at 0.4 scored and 3 conceded, Ukraine U21 at 1.7 and 1.1.
Malta U21 had been beaten in four straight games. 7 matches unbeaten backed Ukraine U21's arrival. From the last five rounds, Malta U21 held 1 points of 15 and Ukraine U21 9.
The venue was MFA Centenary Stadium in Ta'Qali, with room for 2,000 spectators. Ukraine U21 led 2-0 at the break, and the second half added 3 goals for the 1-4 full-time score.




