Postat 90 minutes plus 6
Match ends, Belgium U21 3, Malta U21 1.
UEFA U21 Championship Qualification Scores & Fixtures
Thursday 21st March
UEFA U21 Championship Qualification Table
On Thursday 21st March
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Match Participants:
Group A
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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1 Italy U21 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 11 | 11 |
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2 Republic of Ireland U21 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 10 |
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3 Norway U21 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 6 | 11 | 9 |
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4 Latvia U21 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 10 | -5 | 7 |
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5 Turkey U21 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 6 |
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6 San Marino U21 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 24 | -24 | 0 |
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- Belgium U21, Position 3, Points 13
Group B
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Spain U21 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 13 | 13 |
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2 Scotland U21 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 13 |
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3 Belgium U21 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 13 |
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4 Hungary U21 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 7 |
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5 Kazakhstan U21 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 11 | -8 | 3 |
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6 Malta U21 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 18 | -16 | 0 |
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Group C
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Netherlands U21 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 18 |
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2 Georgia U21 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 10 |
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3 Sweden U21 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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4 Moldova U21 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 12 | -6 | 6 |
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5 North Macedonia U21 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 6 |
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6 Gibraltar U21 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 18 | -15 | 3 |
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Group D
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Poland U21 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 15 |
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2 Germany U21 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 9 | 12 |
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3 Bulgaria U21 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 9 |
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4 Kosovo U21 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 10 | -2 | 8 |
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5 Estonia U21 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 19 | -17 | 1 |
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6 Israel U21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 8 | -5 | 0 |
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Group E
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Switzerland U21 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 11 |
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2 Romania U21 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 10 |
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3 Albania U21 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 12 | -4 | 9 |
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4 Finland U21 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 6 |
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5 Montenegro U21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 3 |
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6 Armenia U21 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 16 | -15 | 1 |
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Group F
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Ukraine U21 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 15 |
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2 England U21 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 4 | 16 | 12 |
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3 Serbia U21 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 13 | -6 | 9 |
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4 Azerbaijan U21 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 3 |
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5 Luxembourg U21 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 15 | -12 | 3 |
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6 Northern Ireland U21 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 7 | -5 | 3 |
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Group G
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Portugal U21 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 3 | 18 | 15 |
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2 Croatia U21 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 13 |
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3 Greece U21 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 11 |
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4 Faroe Islands U21 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 15 | -7 | 7 |
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5 Andorra U21 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 11 | -8 | 3 |
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6 Belarus U21 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 19 | -14 | 3 |
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Group H
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 France U21 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 12 | 9 |
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2 Slovenia U21 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 9 |
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3 Austria U21 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 7 |
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4 Bosnia-Herzegovina U21 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 3 |
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5 Cyprus U21 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 15 | -13 | 1 |
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Group I
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Denmark U21 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 8 |
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2 Wales U21 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
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3 Iceland U21 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
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4 Czech Republic U21 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 2 |
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5 Lithuania U21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 0 |
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Key
- Position 1 : Final Tournament
- Position 2 : Play-off
Team Lineups
home team, Belgium U21
Manager: Gill Swerts
Formation: 4 - 3 - 3
Pitch Formation
1, Vandevoordt, Goalkeeper
2, Siquet, Defender
4, Van den Bosch, Defender
3, Spileers, Defender
23, Rommens, Defender
8, Stroeykens, Midfielder
6, Engels, Midfielder
10, Matazo, Midfielder
17, Steuckers, Striker
9, Vermant, Striker
7, Fofana, Striker
Starting lineup
- Number 1, M. Vandevoordt
- Number 23, T. Rommens
- Number 3, J. Spileers
- Number 4, Z. Van den Bosch , Yellow Card at 61 minutes
- Number 2, H. Siquet , substituted for K. Sardella at 63 minutes
- Number 10, E. Matazo , Captain, substituted for J. Duranville at 64 minutes
- Number 6, A. Engels , Yellow Card at 26 minutes
- Number 8, M. Stroeykens
- Number 7, M. Fofana , substituted for K. Olaigbe at 63 minutes
- Number 9, R. Vermant , Yellow Card at 9 minutes, substituted for Y. Sylla at 72 minutes
- Number 17, J. Steuckers , substituted for N. Mbamba at 88 minutes
Substitutes
home team, Belgium U21
- Number 11, J. Duranville
- Number 20, B. Lagae
- Number 21, T. Leysen
- Number 14, N. Mbamba
- Number 18, K. Olaigbe
- Number 15, C. Sandra
- Number 5, K. Sardella
- Number 16, M. Smets
- Number 19, Y. Sylla
away team, Malta U21
Manager: Ivan Woods
Formation: 3 - 5 - 2
Pitch Formation
12, Sacco, Goalkeeper
5, Ellul, Defender
4, Vassallo, Defender
3, Spiteri, Defender
11, Garzia, Midfielder
17, Sciberras, Midfielder
20, Bondin, Midfielder
8, Scicluna, Midfielder
13, Micallef, Midfielder
19, Tuma, Striker
10, Zammit, Striker
Starting lineup
- Number 12, H. Sacco
- Number 3, O. Spiteri
- Number 4, J. Vassallo
- Number 5, M. Ellul , Yellow Card at 90 minutes plus 5
- Number 13, N. Micallef , substituted for K. Mohnani at 69 minutes
- Number 8, D. Scicluna
- Number 20, K. Bondin , substituted for A. Borg at 80 minutes
- Number 17, G. Sciberras , substituted for M. Debattista at 88 minutes
- Number 11, A. Garzia , substituted for K. Briffa at 88 minutes
- Number 10, A. Zammit , Captain, substituted for J. Engerer at 80 minutes
- Number 19, B. Tuma
away team, Malta U21
- Number 18, A. Borg
- Number 22, B. Borg
- Number 15, K. Briffa
- Number 14, M. Debattista
- Number 1, M. Debono
- Number 9, J. Engerer
- Number 2, Z. Leonardi
- Number 16, J. Micallef
- Number 6, K. Mohnani
home team, Belgium U21
Manager: Gill Swerts
Formation: 4 - 3 - 3
Pitch Formation
1, Vandevoordt, Goalkeeper
2, Siquet, Defender
4, Van den Bosch, Defender
3, Spileers, Defender
23, Rommens, Defender
8, Stroeykens, Midfielder
6, Engels, Midfielder
10, Matazo, Midfielder
17, Steuckers, Striker
9, Vermant, Striker
7, Fofana, Striker
Starting lineup
- Number 1, M. Vandevoordt
- Number 23, T. Rommens
- Number 3, J. Spileers
- Number 4, Z. Van den Bosch , Yellow Card at 61 minutes
- Number 2, H. Siquet , substituted for K. Sardella at 63 minutes
- Number 10, E. Matazo , Captain, substituted for J. Duranville at 64 minutes
- Number 6, A. Engels , Yellow Card at 26 minutes
- Number 8, M. Stroeykens
- Number 7, M. Fofana , substituted for K. Olaigbe at 63 minutes
- Number 9, R. Vermant , Yellow Card at 9 minutes, substituted for Y. Sylla at 72 minutes
- Number 17, J. Steuckers , substituted for N. Mbamba at 88 minutes
Substitutes
- Number 11, J. Duranville
- Number 20, B. Lagae
- Number 21, T. Leysen
- Number 14, N. Mbamba
- Number 18, K. Olaigbe
- Number 15, C. Sandra
- Number 5, K. Sardella
- Number 16, M. Smets
- Number 19, Y. Sylla
away team, Malta U21
Manager: Ivan Woods
Formation: 3 - 5 - 2
Pitch Formation
12, Sacco, Goalkeeper
5, Ellul, Defender
4, Vassallo, Defender
3, Spiteri, Defender
11, Garzia, Midfielder
17, Sciberras, Midfielder
20, Bondin, Midfielder
8, Scicluna, Midfielder
13, Micallef, Midfielder
19, Tuma, Striker
10, Zammit, Striker
Starting lineup
- Number 12, H. Sacco
- Number 3, O. Spiteri
- Number 4, J. Vassallo
- Number 5, M. Ellul , Yellow Card at 90 minutes plus 5
- Number 13, N. Micallef , substituted for K. Mohnani at 69 minutes
- Number 8, D. Scicluna
- Number 20, K. Bondin , substituted for A. Borg at 80 minutes
- Number 17, G. Sciberras , substituted for M. Debattista at 88 minutes
- Number 11, A. Garzia , substituted for K. Briffa at 88 minutes
- Number 10, A. Zammit , Captain, substituted for J. Engerer at 80 minutes
- Number 19, B. Tuma
Substitutes
- Number 18, A. Borg
- Number 22, B. Borg
- Number 15, K. Briffa
- Number 14, M. Debattista
- Number 1, M. Debono
- Number 9, J. Engerer
- Number 2, Z. Leonardi
- Number 16, J. Micallef
- Number 6, K. Mohnani
- Referee:
- Genc Nuza
- Assistant Referee 1:
- Edmond Zeqiri
- Assistant Referee 2:
- Granit Hyseni
- Fourth Official:
- Mentor Ajeti
Match Officials
Match Stats
Key, Belgium v MaltaOverall possession
ShotsBelgium U21 27Malta U21 2
Shots on targetBelgium U21 12Malta U21 1
Total touches inside the opposition box
Belgium U21 51Malta U21 4Goalkeeper savesBelgium U21 0Malta U21 8
FoulsBelgium U21 15Malta U21 8
CornersBelgium U21 5Malta U21 0
Advanced match stats
Attack
ShotsBelgium U21 27Malta U21 2
Shots on targetBelgium U21 12Malta U21 1
Shots off targetBelgium U21 8Malta U21 1
Blocked shotsBelgium U21 7Malta U21 0
Attempts out of boxBelgium U21 4Malta U21 0
Defense
Total tacklesBelgium U21 7Malta U21 11
Won tacklesBelgium U21 5Malta U21 7
FoulsBelgium U21 15Malta U21 8
Total yellow cardsBelgium U21 3Malta U21 1
Total clearancesBelgium U21 0Malta U21 27
Headed clearancesBelgium U21 0Malta U21 3
Duels wonBelgium U21 39Malta U21 32
Clearances off the lineBelgium U21 0Malta U21 1
Distribution
Total passesBelgium U21 669Malta U21 283
Accurate passesBelgium U21 612Malta U21 211
Backward passesBelgium U21 140Malta U21 36
Forward passesBelgium U21 176Malta U21 106
Total long ballsBelgium U21 61Malta U21 37
Successful final third passesBelgium U21 223Malta U21 11
Total crossesBelgium U21 30Malta U21 0
TouchesBelgium U21 852Malta U21 430
Touches in the boxBelgium U21 51Malta U21 4
DispossessedBelgium U21 8Malta U21 5
Goalkeeper
Goalkeeper savesBelgium U21 0Malta U21 8
Diving savesBelgium U21 0Malta U21 3
Saved shots from inside the boxBelgium U21 0Malta U21 6
Saved shots from outside the boxBelgium U21 0Malta U21 3
Keeper throwsBelgium U21 1Malta U21 4
Goal kicksBelgium U21 4Malta U21 12
PunchesBelgium U21 0Malta U21 1
Season so far
UEFA U21 Championship Qualification
Key, Belgium v Malta
Form guide
All competitions
Belgium U21 draw
v Spain U21
1
1
UEFA U21 Championship Qualification
Malta U21 lose
v Kazakhstan U21
0
2
UEFA U21 Championship Qualification
Belgium U21 lose
v Scotland U21
0
2
UEFA U21 Championship Qualification
Malta U21 lose
v Scotland U21
2
1
UEFA U21 Championship Qualification
Belgium U21 won
v Hungary U21
0
1
UEFA U21 Championship Qualification
Malta U21 lose
v Belgium U21
0
2
UEFA U21 Championship Qualification
Belgium U21 won
v Malta U21
0
2
UEFA U21 Championship Qualification
Malta U21 lose
v Hungary U21
0
3
UEFA U21 Championship Qualification
Belgium U21 won
v Kazakhstan U21
1
0
UEFA U21 Championship Qualification
Malta U21 lose
v Spain U21
0
6
UEFA U21 Championship Qualification
Previous meetings
All competitions
Belgium U21 and Malta U21Belgium U21 Won 7Malta U21 Won 0Draw 0
Played
7
Previous scores
All competitions
UEFA U21 Championship Qualification
Malta U21 0 , Belgium U21 2 on the 13th of October 2023
Malta U21
Belgium U21
13th of October 2023
UEFA U21 Championship
Malta U21 0 , Belgium U21 4 on the 7th of September 2018
Malta U21
Belgium U21
7th of September 2018
Belgium U21 2 , Malta U21 1 on the 27th of March 2017
Belgium U21
Malta U21
27th of March 2017