The Albanian U-19 Women’s National Team secured a 2-1 victory against Montenegro in their first match of Group B1, as part of the opening round of the 2025 UEFA European Championship qualifiers for this age group.

The team dominated the match at the “National Arena,” with goals from Adela Qose and Xhesika Ndoj sealing the win.

Coach Luçije Gjini started the match with the following lineup: Rajmonda Spahiu (GK), Anxhela Nika, Klea Alushi, Xhesika Ndoj (C), Klesta Ago, Rosela Vasa, Bora Bushati, Kristina Hoxhaj, Adela Qose, Era Methoxha, and Stela Vata.

The Albanian team managed the match well, maintaining a solid defense in the early minutes. They broke the deadlock in the 30th minute with a stunning goal from Adela Qose. The first half ended with Albania leading 1-0.

The second half did not start well for Albania, as Montenegro equalized in the 48th minute through Nada Doknić.

Coach Gjini made her first substitution in the 56th minute, replacing Bora Bushati with Rigela Hysa.

Albania regained the lead in the 68th minute, with captain Xhesika Ndoj scoring from inside the box to beat the opposing goalkeeper.

The Albanian team dominated the rest of the match, though they missed several scoring opportunities. The match ended with a 2-1 victory for Albania.

In the other Group B1 match, Belarus U-19 triumphed over Moldova U-19 with a commanding 10-0 scoreline. Belarus midfielder Anastasiya Kavaliova was the star of the match, scoring seven goals, while Veranika Kaliuta netted the other three.

On November 30, Albania will play their second match in the group against Moldova at 13:30, and on December 3, they will face Belarus in their final match of the round at the same time.

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