Malta 0-1 Finland in the World Cup Qual. UEFA, round 1 at National Stadium Ta' Qali, Ta' Qali (16,997 capacity).

Malta won 3, drew 1 and lost 1 of their previous 5 matches (D–W–W–W–L), scoring 4 and conceding 2.

Finland lost all 5 matches (L–L–L–L–L), scoring 2 and conceding 10.

The two sides have met 4 times: Malta 1 win, Finland 3, 0 draws.

Attempt saved. Basil Tuma (Malta) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Lukás Hrádecky (Finland). Assisted by Ilyas Chouaref with a cross.

Anssi Suhonen (Finland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Foul by Ilyas Chouaref (Malta).

Matthew Guillaumier (Malta) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Foul by Anssi Suhonen (Finland).

Basil Tuma (Malta) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Foul by Nikolai Alho (Finland).

Foul by Daniel Håkans (Finland).

Basil Tuma (Malta) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Substitution, Malta. Myles Beerman replaces Zach Muscat.

Offside, Malta. Matthew Guillaumier is caught offside.

Substitution, Malta. Enrico Pepe replaces Alexander Satariano.

Substitution, Malta. Adam Magri Overend replaces Joseph Mbong.

Foul by Anssi Suhonen (Finland).

Joseph Mbong (Malta) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Substitution, Finland. Anssi Suhonen replaces Oliver Antman.

Attempt blocked. Teddy Teuma (Malta) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

Attempt blocked. Joseph Mbong (Malta) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

Alexander Satariano (Malta) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Foul by Fredrik Jensen (Finland).

Foul by Teemu Pukki (Finland).

Teddy Teuma (Malta) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

VAR Decision: Card upgraded Kurt Shaw (Malta).

Kaan Kairinen (Finland) wins a free kick in the attacking half.