Brincat names squad for friendly against Ghedin's Italy U-19

Coach Pierre Brincat yesterday announced his provisional squad for Wednesday's friendly at the MFA Training Grounds in Ta' Qali between Malta and Italy U-19. Brincat has 20 players in his selection, nine of whom are on the books of champions and...

Coach Pierre Brincat yesterday announced his provisional squad for Wednesday's friendly at the MFA Training Grounds in Ta' Qali between Malta and Italy U-19.

Brincat has 20 players in his selection, nine of whom are on the books of champions and current league leaders Hibernians. The match kicks off at 11 a.m. and will be controlled by MFA referee Esther Farrugia.

The friendly sees the return of former Malta coach Pietro Ghedin. The Italian is now responsible for women's national team football at the FIGC following his departure from Italy's U-21 set-up.

The Squad

Goalkeepers: S. Costantino (Sta Venera); T. Dimech (Birkirkara); R. Tagliaferro (Hibs).

Defenders: M. Azzopardi (Hibs); R. D'Agostino (Melita); M. Debono (Hibs); M. Deguara (Mosta); L.A. Galea (Hibs); N. Pace (Melita); A.J. Scicluna (Birkirkara).

Midfielders: T. Agius (Hibs); T. Briffa (Sta Venera); J. Coates (Mosta); K. Saliba (Hibs); D. Theuma (Hibs); D. Tonna (Hibs).

Forwards: Y. Carabott (Hibs); R. Chircop (Mosta); R. Gatt (Mosta); K. Lia (Mosta).

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