National cup

National Stadium
Spectators: 13604 (Terracing: 10000, Seating: 3316, VIP seats: 288) After some careless play in the U21 Malta defense, Léon Cailleaux kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Clayton Gerada. The U21 Malta fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Clayton Gerada should have stopped the shot. In the 9th minute Léon Cailleaux shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Clayton Gerada saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Clayton Gerada showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Léon Cailleaux in the 9th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Momo Boumedienne in the 15th minute of play forced U21 Malta's goalkeeper Clayton Gerada to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Clayton Gerada made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Léon Cailleaux in the 22nd minute of play. After a rather tough play, U21 Malta's Vince Galea got a free kick in the 26th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Arnaud Clément in the 35th minute of play forced U21 Malta's goalkeeper Clayton Gerada to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 36 minutes into the game, Andrea Xuereb cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Felix Poggi was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Momo Boumedienne sent away a hard shot on goal in the 41st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 43 minutes into the match, U21 Malta's goal looked a bit too open when Léon Cailleaux came free, but Clayton Gerada reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Theo Chassot during the 45th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, U21 France's Theo Chassot got a free kick in the 45th minute. Clayton Gerada showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Arnaud Clément, who was totally free with the ball in the 48th minute. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Felix Poggi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Andrea Xuereb, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 55 minutes into the game, Léon Cailleaux cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-2. Clayton Gerada was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. An unexpectedly hard shot by Momo Boumedienne in the 59th minute of play forced U21 Malta's goalkeeper Clayton Gerada to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. U21 Malta's Clayton Gerada played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Léon Cailleaux in the 63rd minute of play. When Alexander Pulis fell near the penalty area in the 66th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored U21 Malta's protests and gave Alexander Pulis a yellow card for diving instead. U21 Malta made a substitution. Keith Cassar replaced Lawrence Buontempo. U21 France made a substitution. Pierre Le Saint replaced Theo Chassot. After a rather tough play, U21 Malta's Alexander Pulis got a free kick in the 68th minute. Clayton Gerada made a fantastic save in the 69th minute, when Thierry Lhermite sent off a good shot on target. U21 Malta's Clayton Gerada played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Thierry Lhermite in the 86th minute of play. U21 Malta's Clayton Gerada played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jean-Marc Kazmierczak in the 87th minute of play. 89 minutes into the match, U21 Malta's goalkeeper Clayton Gerada had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Momo Boumedienne. In the 91st minute of the match U21 France got a corner. U21 Malta's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Faouzi Duclos ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner ended in Faouzi Duclos almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but U21 Malta's Clayton Gerada did a great save. When U21 Malta's Steve Triganza in the 96th minute got a chance for a shot 96th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye U21 France's goalie prevented a goal. U21 France's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.