Turkiye Women U17 and Croatia Women U17 played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in a UEFA European U17 Women's Championship match on March 19, 2026. The result leaves both teams with a point from a tightly contested encounter that saw momentum swing back and forth. Croatia took a surprise lead early in the first half, but Turkiye responded with two quick goals before halftime to turn the game around and head into the break with a 2-1 advantage. The second half was a cagey affair, with Croatia pushing for an equalizer, which they eventually found with about fifteen minutes remaining. Both teams had chances to win it late on, but neither could find a decisive third goal. A key incident was a disallowed goal for offside in the final ten minutes, which could have given Turkiye all three points. The draw has a mixed impact on the group table, with both sides still in contention for a knockout spot but needing results in their final matches. The managers from both sides praised the competitive spirit and acknowledged the fairness of the result.