Malta Stun Andorra with Late Teuma Winner

Final Score: Andorra 1–2 Malta | UEFA Nations League | 24 September 2026

Result Summary

Malta claimed a hard-fought victory on Andorran soil, coming from behind to secure all three points thanks to goals from Irvin Cardona and Teddy Teuma. Despite Guillaume Lopez giving Andorra an early lead, Malta's greater composure and attacking intent proved decisive, with Teuma's 81st-minute finish sealing a deserved away win.

Match Analysis

Andorra made a lively start, though the early tempo came at a cost — Ian Bryan Olivera de Oliveira was cautioned as early as the 4th minute for a foul, followed by Moisés San Nicolás Schellens in the 14th. Despite the disciplinary concerns, it was Andorra who drew first blood when Guillaume Lopez finished with a left-foot shot in the 17th minute, rewarding their aggressive early approach.

Malta, however, regrouped efficiently. Alexander Satariano was booked in the 34th minute, but two minutes later the visitors levelled. Irvin Cardona converted from a Teddy Teuma assist in the 36th minute, restoring parity before the break with a composed right-foot finish.

The statistics reflect a match that was far more balanced than the scoreline at half-time suggested. Malta dominated possession at 59% to Andorra's 41%, generating 101 attacks compared to Andorra's 73, while also edging the shots on target count 8 to 5. Andorra, by contrast, were notably undisciplined — they committed 24 fouls across the match, compared to just 12 from Malta, accumulating six yellow cards in total. Gerard Sola Garcia, Eric De Las Heras Izquierdo, and Albert Rosas Ubach were among those cautioned in the second half as Andorra's frustration grew.

Coach Jesús Luis Álvarez de Eulate made several changes after the hour mark, bringing on Jordi Aláez and Albert Rosas Ubach in the 67th minute, but the substitutions failed to shift the momentum. Instead, it was Malta who delivered the decisive moment — Teddy Teuma fired home with a right-foot shot in the 81st minute, this time assisted by Irvin Cardona, capping a sharp exchange between the two and rewarding Malta's patient build-up throughout the second period. Teuma's departure in the 89th minute, replaced by Jake Grech, allowed the visitors to see out the closing stages comfortably.

Prediction Review

Our pre-match forecast pointed to a 0–0 draw as the most likely outcome, with a relatively low confidence rating of 36/100. That low confidence proved well-founded — though not in the way we anticipated. Both teams showed a genuine attacking intent, combining for 26 total shots, and the match's three goals reflected genuine quality rather than errors. Malta's superiority in possession and attacks, combined with Andorra's high foul count, were the clearest indicators that the home side would struggle to hold on. Our prediction was incorrect, and the result underscores how difficult it is to forecast matches in this tier of UEFA competition.

Key Takeaways

• Cardona and Teuma formed an effective partnership, combining for both Malta goals in an impressive display of link-up play.
• Andorra's disciplinary record — 24 fouls and six yellow cards — was a significant weakness that disrupted their own rhythm.
• Despite scoring first and matching Malta in total shots (13 apiece), Andorra could not match Malta's shot accuracy or positional control.
• Malta's coach Emilio De Leo will be encouraged by a resilient away performance that demonstrated tactical discipline and clinical finishing when it mattered most.