Scotland U19 Stuns Croatia in Qualification Upset With Four-Goal Road Victory
GLASGOW, Scotland (Interstat) — Scotland’s under-19 women’s football team delivered a decisive 4-1 victory over Croatia in a UEFA U19 Championship qualification match on Tuesday at Kirkintilloch Community Sports Complex.
Despite being the designated away side, Scotland dominated after an early Croatian goal. Emma Babić gave Croatia a 13th-minute lead, but substitute Laura Berry sparked the comeback with two second-half goals. Izzy Young and Olivia Chomczuk, also substitutes, added goals in the 72nd and 80th minutes to seal the win.
The result was a significant upset. Statistical models heavily favored Croatia, projecting a 76.7% win probability and a 2-1 scoreline in their favor. The victory gives Scotland a winning start in Group B9 qualification, while Croatia begins with a loss.