Estonia Women U17 edged out Malta U17 Women in a thrilling 3-2 encounter in the UEFA European U17 Women's Championship on April 2, 2026. The five-goal spectacle provided plenty of drama, with Estonia ultimately holding on for a narrow victory that keeps their qualification hopes alive. Estonia raced into an early two-goal lead with two quick-fire strikes, seemingly taking control of the match. However, Malta showed tremendous spirit to fight back, pulling a goal back before halftime and then equalizing early in the second half to set up a tense finale. The winning goal came from Estonia with about fifteen minutes remaining, a well-worked team move finished calmly to secure the three points. The match was end-to-end in the closing stages, but Estonia's defense stood firm under pressure. This result is vital for Estonia in a competitive group, giving them their first win of the campaign, while Malta will be proud of their fight but rue the defensive lapses that cost them. Both managers praised the competitive nature of the game, with the Estonian coach particularly happy with his team's resilience.