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22.10.2018 | U17 - English
Malta chasing a surprise in Slovenia

When it comes to the smallest side of the tournament, Malta is often considered an outsider. But this small side looks to cause an upset in the Round 1 Under17 qualifiers group, where they play Austria, Slovenia and Bulgaria.

Malta Under17 manager Noel Turner will have his hands full as he tries to chip points in the tournament opener against Bulgaria. “Our aim is to gain experience and give exposure to our players at the international level and collect as many points as possible.”

Their opening game opponents are amongst the tournament favorites, but Turner, as a sportsman, is ready to take on an uphill battle. “All teams in this group have the possibility to qualify to the Elite round. After all, this is an Under17 tournament.”

Quite a lot will depend on two players – a promising right full back Sheldon Mizzi is known for his runs down the flank, with his main attacking task to deliver useful balls to the second key player, striker Mattia Veselji.

Malta squad for the tournament:

Dylan Ciappara, Mosta, 12.07.2002
Matthias Debono, Hamrun, 11.02.2002
Gianluca Borg, Pieta, 14.01.2002
Ismael Borg, Mosta, 08.06.2002
Matthew Ellul, Hibernians, 23.05.2002
Sheldon Mizzi, Pieta, 08.01.2002
Luke Musu, San Gwann, 16.05.2002
Owen Spiteri, San Gwann, 02.11.2002
Isaac Galea, Floriana, 06.01.2002
Emerson Camilleri, Pieta, 01.05.2002
Nikolai Farrugia Cross, Birkirkara, 08.10.2002
Jordan Kelly, St. Andrews, 08.10.2002
Kurt Desira, Valetta, 05.03.2002
Karl Mohnani, Melita, 10.02.2002
Gianluca Sciberras, Mosta, 02.08.2002
Kurt Briffa, Pieta, 22.06.2003
Jake Bone, Pieta, 13.01.2002
Victor Degiorgio, Pieta, 11.08.2002
Jake Engerer, Frosinone Calcio / ITA, 06.07.2002
Mattia Veselji, St. Andrews, 14.03.2002

Article: MaK
Photo: Malta FA

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