In the first match of the elite qualifying tournament for women’s Under-19 teams being held in Scotland, Norway defeated Macedonia 3:0.
One of the favourites to win top spot scored the opening goal in the eighth minute, with Julie Stan finding the net.
Three minutes into the second half, Ina Raum Andreasen made it 2:0, while Ana Malmin set the final score with her goal in the 58th minute.
The youthful squad led by head coach Kiril Izov put in a quality performance, but the Norwegians ultimately justified their favourites’ status and confirmed that they rightly rank among the strongest contenders to reach the finals of the UEFA Women’s Under-19 European Championship.
MACEDONIA: Komnenova, Dodevska, Krsteva (66′ Dimchova), Ristevska, Borizoska, Emini, Trendova, Nakova, Kolovska, Mitkovska (80′ Nastova), Popeski (73′ Simjanova).
Head coach: Kiril Izov
