Malta U17 Women edged out Lithuania U17 Women 2-1 in a tightly contested UEFA European U17 Women's Championship qualifier on Friday. The match was a crucial encounter for both teams in their quest for progression in the youth tournament. Malta took the lead in the first half and managed to double their advantage shortly after the break, putting themselves in a commanding position. Lithuania fought back valiantly, pulling a goal back to set up a tense finale, but the Maltese defense held on to secure a precious victory. The three points are vital for Malta's hopes in the group stage, while Lithuania will be left to reflect on a narrow defeat that could have gone either way.