I was lucky enough to get a ticket for the match at the National Stadium Ta'Qali. We were sitting in the North Stand with a large number of children and young people from local youth teams all wearing their different kits. The atmosphere was great although if I go again I'd like to sit in the opposite stand - the South Stand which was filled with Maltese supporters from the 'South End Core' boasting flags, drums and lyric sheets for songs!
According to the Times of Malta the attendance was 4797.
It surprised me to learn that only 3 of the Maltese national team are professionals. Both teams played well although Hungary managed
to score the winning goal to leave the final score Malta 0 - 1 Hungary.
Unlike Old Trafford there were no meat pies at half time - instead the kiosks sold popcorn (salted) and ftiras - Maltese bread with tuna, tomato and capers.
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