Italy U17 Women began their UEFA European U17 Women's Championship qualifying campaign with a solid 2-0 home win against North Macedonia Women U17 on October 23, 2025. The victory provided a perfect start for the Italians, who controlled the match from the outset and secured the points with a professional performance. Italy opened the scoring in the first half through a well-worked team move and doubled their advantage after the interval to put the game beyond doubt. North Macedonia struggled to create clear chances against a disciplined Italian defense, which recorded a clean sheet. The three points were vital for Italy's aspirations to top their qualification group, while North Macedonia faced an uphill task after an opening defeat. The Italian manager expressed satisfaction with the team's focus, and his North Macedonian counterpart acknowledged the gulf in quality on the day. The match featured Italy's typical tactical organization and technical prowess at youth level.