Published October 1, 2026 · By the Goalorithm model desk
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Match report
Malta and Gibraltar finished level at 1-1 in the UEFA Nations League on Thursday, October 1, with a 1-1 draw after a goalless first half. Each side scored one goal, making two goals across the match.
The draw came despite the pre-match model identifying a Malta to win as its most likely outcome. The scoreline left the match without a winner, while the figures show Malta recorded more of the possession and attacking attempts.
How it unfolded
The teams reached half-time at 0-0. The available match facts confirm that Malta and Gibraltar each scored one goal, but do not give the goals' timing or order, so the scoring sequence cannot be established.
Malta registered 7 shots, including 4 on target; Gibraltar had 4 shots, with 1 on target. The match ended 1-1.
The numbers
Possession was 64% for Malta and 36% for Gibraltar. The shot counts were 7 and 4, and the on-target totals were 4 and 1. Those figures describe a match in which Malta had the larger share of the ball and more attempts, but the teams finished level.
Malta won 4 corners and Gibraltar won 1. The saves tally was 1 for Malta and 3 for Gibraltar. Together, the recorded attempts, corners and saves offer the statistical outline of the contest; none changed the final score from 1-1.