Serbia Women's U17 claimed a narrow 1-0 victory over Russia Women's U17 in an international friendly on February 22, 2026. This tightly contested match was decided by a single moment of quality or a defensive mistake, with Serbia holding on to secure the win. The only goal of the game came in the first half, giving Serbia a platform to defend. The Russian team applied pressure in search of an equalizer, creating several chances in the second half, but they were unable to find a way past a determined Serbian goalkeeper and defense. Serbia managed the game well in the closing stages, running down the clock to preserve their clean sheet and the victory. This result is a positive one for Serbia's youth development, providing a win against a traditionally strong opponent in European women's football.