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Malta's victory! Joseph Mbong's spectacular goal seals win against Gibraltar ahead of Euro 2024
Joseph Mbong scored after 58 minutes!

Lyndsey Grima

The national football squad of Malta won a friendly match against Gibraltar on Wednesday at the National Stadium, giving them the greatest possible warm-up for their impending Euro 2024 task.

The team's hero was Ħamrun Spartans winger Joseph Mbong, who scored a fantastic winner early in the second half to provide them the best possible preparation for their qualifier against North Macedonia on Tuesday at the National Stadium.

WATCH: Joseph Mbong was Malta's hero as the Ħamrun Spartans winger scored a spectacular winner against Gibraltar in a...

Posted by SportsDesk on Wednesday, September 6, 2023

It took some outstanding saves from Gibraltar custodian Dayley Coleing to prevent the hosts from achieving a more marked victory despite the national team's dominant performance.

After exerting pressure for 58 minutes, Malta eventually scored, and what a goal it was! Joseph Mbong intercepted a brief clearance and unleashed a thunderous shot that left the Gibraltar custodian with no chance.

Well done, Joseph Mbong!

7th September 2023


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