Malta’s national amateur team, taking part in the UEFA Regions Cup Intermediate round, lost its opening match 2-1 against the Northern Ireland Eastern Region in Duisburg, Germany, on Tuesday.

Mark Camilleri of Siggiewi scored Malta’s goal.

The other teams taking part in the mini-tournament are German side FV Niederhein and Belgian side Kempen.

Malta’s team, under the guidance of coach Mark Falzon and his assistant JJ. Aquilina will be again in action today. The third match will be played on Saturday.