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Malta's only shot on target beats Finland in World Cup qualifying
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Players of Malta celebrate a goal by Jake Grech during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G qualifying soccer match between Finland and Malta in Helsinki, Finland, Friday, Nov. 14, 2025. - photo by Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva via AP
Malta snatched its first win in World Cup qualifying after converting its only shot on target to stun Finland 1-0 in Helsinki on Friday. Midfielder Jake Grech came off the bench in the 79th minute and scored the decisive goal three minutes later. It was only Malta's second goal in seven qualifiers, against 16 conceded.