Germany Women U17 began their UEFA European U17 Women's Championship qualification with a professional 2-0 away win against the Republic of Ireland Women U17 on October 29, 2025. This result immediately placed the German side as strong contenders in their group, underlining their traditional strength at youth level. The match was tightly contested in the opening stages, but Germany's superior technical organization eventually told. They broke the deadlock midway through the first half and controlled the tempo thereafter, adding a crucial second goal in the second period to kill off the game. The Irish team fought hard but struggled to create clear-cut chances against a disciplined German defense. This victory gave Germany a perfect start, while Ireland faced an uphill task in a competitive qualification group.