Croatia Women U17 edged a narrow 1-0 away win against North Macedonia Women U17 in a tightly contested UEFA European U17 Women's Championship qualifier on October 29, 2025. The solitary goal was enough for Croatia to claim all three points in a match defined by defensive discipline and few clear opportunities. The game was a tense affair with both sides cautious in the early exchanges. The decisive moment came in the second half when Croatia capitalized on a defensive lapse to score what proved to be the winner. North Macedonia pushed for an equalizer in the latter stages, but the Croatian defense held firm to secure a vital clean sheet and away victory. This result gave Croatia a positive start to their qualification journey, while North Macedonia was left to rue missed chances in a close encounter.