Andorra U19s Fall 3-1 to Romania in UEFA Euro Qualifier Opener
Manel Anglada's late goal offers brief hope, but Romania's clinical finishers secure victory at Clinceni Arena. Andorra next faces Denmark after hosts' dominant 6-1 win over Liechtenstein.
Key Points
- Andorra U19 lost 3-1 to Romania in UEFA Euro U19 qualifier opener at Clinceni Arena.
- Romania goals by Alex Bota (45+), Mario David (63'), Hunor Batzula (81'); Andorra's Manel Anglada (69').
- Andorra coached by Òscar Sonejee; Romania by Marin Ion.
- Andorra next faces Denmark, who won 6-1 vs Liechtenstein.
Andorra's under-19 football team lost 3-1 to hosts Romania in their opening UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualifying match at Clinceni Arena.
The Andorran side, coached by former international Òscar Sonejee, competed with organisation but fell behind in first-half stoppage time through Alex Bota's opener. The forward, from Turkish top-flight club FC Botoșani, struck for Romania coached by Marin Ion.
Mario David extended the lead in the 63rd minute. The centre-forward, who plays for Sassuolo's under-18 team in Italy, capitalised on Romania's greater clinical edge. Andorra responded six minutes later when Manel Anglada reduced the deficit at 69 minutes, raising hopes of a comeback as the visitors pressed for an equaliser. However, Hunor Batzula, on loan at Sepsi OSK, secured the points with an 81st-minute strike as Romania managed the closing stages effectively.
Sonejee's team now face a tough challenge in Group 4 (also referred to as B1 in some reports). They meet Denmark on Saturday at 15:00, with Morten Mølkjær's side having begun the campaign with a 6-1 win over Liechtenstein. Goals came from Viggo Poulsen, Villads Rutkjaer, Julius Lucena, Malik Pimpong, Johan Hvistendahl, and Adam Amrani.
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