DUISBURG, Germany (Interstat) — Spain’s under-19 women’s national team delivered a commanding performance Saturday, overwhelming Belgium 5-1 in a UEFA U19 Championship qualification match at Leichtathletikstadion BZA Wedau III.

The lopsided victory, which defied a pregame projection of a 1-1 draw from Interstat’s game simulator, showcased Spain’s offensive firepower and depth. The Spanish side controlled the match from the outset, with the final scoreline reflecting their dominance on the pitch.

Belgium’s under-19 squad struck first against the run of play in the 20th minute. Substitute Nel Neyrinck, who had just entered the match, found the net to give the visiting side an early and unexpected lead. The goal seemed to awaken the Spanish team, which quickly seized control of the match’s tempo.

Spain’s relentless pressure paid off just before halftime. In the 38th minute, midfielder Irune Dorado leveled the score, ensuring the teams entered the break on equal terms. The goal sparked a run of five unanswered scores from the home side.

The second half was a showcase of Spanish attacking prowess. Forward Iris Ashley Santiago put Spain ahead for the first time in the 60th minute, breaking the deadlock. The floodgates opened from there, with Spain scoring three more times in a 15-minute span.

Midfielder Ainoa Gómez extended the lead to 3-1 in the 67th minute, followed quickly by a goal from forward Celia Segura in the 75th minute. The scoring was capped in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time by forward Pau Comendador, who put the final exclamation point on the comprehensive victory.

The match was not without its physical moments, with three yellow cards issued by the officiating crew. Belgium’s Eva Spelkens was booked in the 37th minute, followed by a caution for teammate Clementine Reynebeau in the 48th minute. Spain’s Amaya García received a yellow card in the 52nd minute.

Statistically, Spain was a heavy favorite entering the contest, with Interstat’s ELO system giving the team an 84.50 percent probability to win. The Spanish side lived up to that billing, opening its qualification campaign with a statement win. Spain U19 now holds a record of 1 win and 0 losses in the UEFA U19 Championship qualification, while Belgium U19 begins its season with 0 wins and 1 loss. The records are identical across all competitions for both squads.

The offensive output was a collective effort, with goals coming from five different players. Key performances included Dorado, Gómez, Santiago, Segura and Comendador, who all found the net. Defender Amaya García contributed with two assists from the back line, while Belgian substitutes Reynebeau and Spelkens each recorded an assist despite the losing effort.

The result provides a strong start for Spain in its quest to qualify for the UEFA U19 Championship, demonstrating a potent attack that will challenge future opponents in the group stage. For Belgium, the match revealed the level of competition required at this stage of international youth football as it looks to rebound in its next qualification fixture.