Girls’ Euro U-17 / Albania beaten by Ireland

Albania’s girls’ U-17 national team was beaten 2-0 by Ireland U-17 in the second match of the first qualifying round for the 2027 European Championship for this age group. The match was played at the “Niko Dovana” stadium, where the Irish team settled the victory in the first half with two quick goals.

Coach Cyme Lulaj started the match with this line-up: Reshiti (GK), Jahelezi, Çelaj, Gola, Kronaj, Hoxha, Hysenaj, Çifliku, E. Hasanaj, T. Hasanaj and Caroline Wintz. In the second half, Maksuti, Kola, Ahmetaj and Kuka were also brought on.

Ireland took the lead in the 8th minute through Ciara Milton, while in the 19th minute Halle Harcourt doubled the score, giving her team a 2-0 advantage. In the second half, the red-and-black girls tried to react and get closer to the opponents’ goal, but without managing to change the result of the match.

The girls’ U-17 national team will return to the field on October 4, at 12:00, for the third and final match of this round. The match will again be played at the “Niko Dovana” stadium, where Albania U-17 will look to close this phase with a positive result.