ROTTERDAM, Netherlands (April 17, 2026) (Interstat) — Substitute Gabrijela Prkačin scored the lone goal in the 35th minute to propel visiting VVV Venlo U21 to a 1-0 victory over Excelsior U21 in UEFA U19 Championship qualification play Friday at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion.

The result was an upset, as statistical models heavily favored the home side. Prkačin’s decisive finish, assisted by Adéla Trachtová, decided the tightly contested Group 5 match. The game featured six yellow cards, with five issued to the victorious Venlo side.

With the win, VVV Venlo U21 begins its campaign with a victory, while Excelsior U21 starts with a defeat.