Croatia U17 got their UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualifying campaign back on track with a convincing 3-0 victory over Albania U17 on November 14, 2025. Following a shocking opening defeat to Kazakhstan, this was a must-win match for the Croatian youngsters, and they delivered a professional and controlled performance. They established dominance early, scoring a crucial first goal to settle nerves, and systematically broke down a stubborn Albanian defense. Adding two more goals after halftime sealed a vital three points. The clean sheet was as important as the goals, providing a defensive platform for the team. The win set up a dramatic final group match against the Netherlands, with qualification likely going down to the wire.