In their second European Under 19 qualifying match in Group 8 played in Vejle, Denmark, Malta lost 4-2 to France.

The Maltese trailed 0-4 at half time. A brave performance in the second period helped the team coached by Edwin Camilleri to pull back two goals and keep hoping for a salvaging act.

The goals for Malta were scored by Ben Camilleri in the 65th (pen) and 76th minute.