First half goals pave way to Hungary win in second friendly
The Malta women's national team suffered a 3-0 defeat to Hungary in their second friendly match at the Centenary Stadium yesterday.
The first friendly, played last Friday, saw Hungary emerge 1-0 winners courtesy of a Zsanett Jakabfi goal.
Two goals in the first half paved the way for Hungary’s victory yesterday.
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 Racz on 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 Lynn Borg 46’), Stephania Farrugia (Tracy Theuma 46’), Jade Flask, Charlene Zammit, Rebecca Bajada (Simone Buttigieg 86’), AnnMarie Said, Dorianne Theuma ©, Shona Zammit, Emma Xuereb (Claudette Xuereb 46’), Brenda Borg (Ylenia Carabott 70’), Amber Grech (Martina Borg 31’).