Three Maltese football players have been ranked among the best performers of the week in World Cup 2022 qualifying by football statistics firm SofaScore. Goalkeeper Henry Bonello, defender Steve Borg and right winger Cain Attard all made SofaScore’s Europe team of the week following Malta’s resounding 3-0 home victory over Cyprus in mid-week. 

The trio’s inclusion meant Malta was the best-represented team in the SofaScore top 11. 

Cain Attard was Malta’s star player on the night as the Birkirkara wingback not only was a constant threat on the wings but also managed to score a brace in the win.

Bonello produced another impressive performance in goal as he produced some fine saves in key moments to finish with a much-needed clean sheet while Steve Borg was rock solid at the heart of the defence.

SofaScore rates players on a 1-10 scale, using an algorithm that combines data for player possession, passes, duels, tackles, runs, interceptions, shots and other factors in a match. 

Continue reading this article on SportsDesk, the sports website of the Times of Malta

 

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