UEFA European Women's U17 Championship, Qualifying Round: Slovenia Women U17 3-0 Azerbaijan Women U17. Slovenia's U17 women's team secured an important 3-0 victory over Azerbaijan in their European Championship qualifying group. The Slovenian side controlled the tempo of the match, using their organized build-up play to create chances. They broke the deadlock midway through the first half with a fine individual effort and doubled their lead from a corner just before halftime. The second half saw Azerbaijan try to push forward, but Slovenia remained disciplined and sealed the win with a third goal on the counter-attack in the final ten minutes. The clean sheet was as valuable as the goals for the Slovenians, demonstrating a solid defensive foundation. This win puts Slovenia in a strong position to advance from the group, while Azerbaijan faces an uphill battle. The Slovenia coach emphasized the importance of a strong start, and her Azerbaijani counterpart acknowledged the need for more creativity in the final third.