The UEFA European Women's Under-19 Championship first qualifying round concluded with seven sides maintaining perfect records after their three group matches.
Last season's finalists Norway led the way with an impressive 4-2 victory against the Netherlands, who were 2-1 up with five minutes to go before Ada Hegerberg scored twice to complete a hat-trick and turn the match on its head. The Oranje will have to console themselves with qualification as group runners-up.
The Republic of Ireland reached nine points in more emphatic fashion, overwhelming Hungary 6-0 with the help of an Aileen Gilroy double, while Spain's 3-0 defeat of Switzerland was equally impressive given that Yannick Schwery's charges – who also go through as runners-up – reached the semi-finals in Italy in June. Ivana Andrés, Amanda Sampedro and Alexia Putellas were among the goals.
Sweden and Denmark, who both missed out on the finals last time out, topped their sections after respective 3-0 and 1-0 victories against Ukraine and Russia, the latter shading Greece to second place in Group 8, despite a 6-0 success over Latvia for Evangelos Koutsakis's charges.
The Czech Republic and Iceland were the two remaining sides to boast a 100% record thanks to 1-0 and 2-0 victories against Poland and Wales, while Belgium won Group 9 thanks to a 2-0 defeat of Romania. Draws between Austria and last season's semi-finalists Italy (0-0) and Scotland and Finland (1-1) guaranteed qualification for all four while the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia bowed out in style as Gentjana Rochi scored five in an 8-1 demolition of Armenia. The Faroe Islands also managed an impressive 2-1 victory against Belarus.
The draw for the second qualifying round takes place in Nyon on 15 November.
Second qualifying round lineup
Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, England*, Finland, France*, Germany*, Iceland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Romania, Russia, Scotland, Serbia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Wales,
* given byes to second stage
** best third-placed team (tbd)
Matchday three results
Standings
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