MENSDORF, Luxembourg (Interstat) — Belarus U19 earned its first victory of the season Friday, defeating Armenia U19 2-0 in a UEFA Under-19 Championship qualification match at Stade op Biirk.

The hosts scored twice in a decisive two-minute span late in the first half. Forward Lizavieta Marčuk opened the scoring in the 27th minute, and forward Marharyta Jurčuk doubled the lead in the 29th. Substitutes Viktorya Hakobyan and Ruzanna Khachatryan provided assists.

The match was physical, featuring four yellow cards. Both teams entered with 0-3 records in the qualification group and fell to 0-4 overall with the result. The outcome defied a pregame statistical projection of a 1-1 draw, though Belarus was favored to win.