Match Report
The table read 3rd (Albania U17, 3 pts) against 1st (Croatia U17, 7 pts), 4 points apart. Albania U17 had been under-performing their position — 30th on five-round form against 3rd in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.67/0.67 for Albania U17 and 2.67/0.33 for Croatia U17 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.46.
M. Balakin officiated: 66 games logged, averaging 2.4 yellow cards each. Stadiumi Kombëtar Qemal Stafa in Tirana, capacity 19,700, hosted the game. On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 0-1.