The tactical revolution that Italian tactician Devis Mangia has brought with him into the Malta national team is already paying dividends with much-improved performances from past years resulting in positive results in the process.
However, this transition comes at a cost as once again another mistake at the back has condemned Malta to the umpteenth defeat following the 3-0 loss to Northern Ireland.
While against the Northern Irish, it was the opening goal that came from a mistake, against Kosovo it was a late error that handed our opponents the win.
The build-up from the back, which often includes the goalkeeper showcasing his footwork, has become the norm in modern football.