Slovenia U19 1, North Macedonia U19 1

STRUMICA, North Macedonia (Interstat) — In a tightly contested UEFA Under-19 Women’s Championship qualification opener, North Macedonia U19 and Slovenia U19 played to a 1-1 draw on Monday at Stadion Blagoj Istatov. The result, which defied pre-match projections, leaves both nations with a single point as they begin their campaigns in European youth football’s premier tournament. The match unfolded in a flurry of first-half action. Slovenia’s Špela Gerbec, entering the game as a substitute, broke the deadlock in the 35th minute. Her opening goal gave the visitors an early advantage they hoped to carry into halftime. That lead was short-lived.… Read more...