Malta                 0
Hungary            3

The Malta women's national team suffered a 3-0 defeat to Hungary in their second friendly match at the Centenary Stadium on Monday.

The first friendly, played last Friday, saw Hungary emerge 1-0 winners courtesy of a Zsanett Jakabf igoal. Two goals in the first half paved the way for Hungary's victory on Monday.

Malta began the game on a bright note, coming close to forging ahead. Dorianne Theuma's free-kick created havoc in the box but no Maltese player managed to convert into goal.

Moments later, Janice Xuereb came to the rescue with a fine save from close range. Hungary took the lead thanks to skipper Henrietta Csiszar. The goal boosted the Hungarian side as they pushed for a second goal. They did so through Zsofia Raczon the brink of half-time. After the change of ends, coach Gatt brought on some new faces but Hungary remained the better side.

They managed to add a third midway into the second half through captain Henrietta Csiszar.

MALTA: Janice Xuereb (Rachelle LynnBorg 46'), Stephania Farrugia (Tracy Theuma 46'), Jade Flask, Charlene Zammit, Rebecca Bajada (Simone Buttigieg 86'), Ann-Marie Said, Dorianne Theuma, Shona Zammit, Emma Xuereb (Claudette Xuereb 46'), BrendaBorg (Ylenia Carabott 70'), Amber Grech (Martina Borg 31').