Denmark Women U17 edged out rivals Sweden Women U17 in a thrilling 3-2 victory in the UEFA European U17 Women's Championship on February 28, 2026. This high-scoring Nordic derby provided dramatic twists and was decided by a late Danish goal in a match that swung back and forth. Denmark took an early lead, only for Sweden to fight back and level before halftime. The second half saw both teams trade goals, setting up a tense finale where Denmark found a decisive winner in the closing stages. The match was a showcase of attacking intent from both sides, with several standout individual performances in midfield and attack. The result gave Denmark a crucial three points in a tightly contested group, boosting their qualification hopes while handing Sweden a damaging early defeat. Both managers acknowledged the entertaining nature of the contest, with the Danish coach particularly pleased with his team's resilience.