The Malta Independent 12 August 2026, Wednesday
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Malta Beat Italy

Malta Independent Thursday, 1 June 2006, 00:00 Last update: about 21 years ago

Malta completed their programme in the seventh European tournament for U-18 Youth and Amateur national teams with victory over the Italian Amateur team following a penalty shoot-out.

The result after 90 minutes was 1-1, with Tyron Farrugia scoring Malta's goal in the 24th minute.

According to competition rules, a winner had to be declared on penalties. Malta won after edging the Italians 6-5 on aggregate.

Poland won the group with four points and proceeded to the final. Italy were second with three points followed by Malta with two.

The tournament was played in Paestum, Italy.

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