Belgium U17 began their UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualification campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Moldova U17 on October 9, 2025. In a match where they were expected to win comfortably, the young Belgians faced stubborn resistance but ultimately secured a crucial three points to start their group stage positively. The match was characterized by Belgian dominance of possession and territory, but Moldova organized a deep and resilient defensive block that proved difficult to break down. The only goal of the game came in the second half, likely from a set-piece or a moment of individual quality, finally breaking Moldovan resistance. Belgium continued to press for a second to kill the game but were unable to add to their tally, while Moldova offered little threat going forward. The narrow win, while not spectacular, was a professional result that placed Belgium at the top of the group after the first round of matches. For Moldova, the narrow defeat represented a respectable defensive effort against one of the group's stronger teams. The Belgian coach emphasized the importance of winning such tight games, and the Moldovan manager was proud of his team's disciplined performance.