Scotland U19 Upsets Favored Austria U19 in UEFA Qualification Match on Home Soil
GLASGOW, Scotland (April 10, 2026) (Interstat) — Scotland U19 earned a 2-1 comeback victory over Austria U19 in UEFA U19 Championship qualification play Friday at Kirkintilloch Community Sports Complex.
Austria opened the scoring in the 34th minute on a goal from midfielder Greta Spinn. Scotland responded after halftime, with substitute Laura Berry tying the match. Berry then assisted Sophia Martin’s decisive goal, completing the comeback. Both Berry and Scotland’s Braelynn Galt received yellow cards.
The result defied pre-match projections, as statistical models heavily favored Austria. Scotland begins its qualifying campaign with a win, while Austria starts with a loss.