Andorra's women's national football team secured a valuable point with a resilient defensive display and key

Andorra's women's national football team opened its Preeuropeu campaign with a resilient 0-0 draw against Group C League 3 favourite Hungary at Estadi Nacional on Tuesday evening, securing a valuable point through disciplined defending and standout saves from goalkeeper Alba Martín.

Hungary dominated possession and mounted sustained pressure, especially via the left wing where Zsanett Kaján and Zsófia Mayer posed constant threats. Mayer struck the post in the 37th minute from a low cross, while a dangerous cutback passed through the Andorran box around the 25th minute without a touch. Hungary made early changes, substituting Hanna Németh with Laura Kovács in the 14th minute and the injured Beatrix Fördős with Virág Nagy in the 34th. After halftime, the intensity rose: Kaján hit the post again around the 55th, Martín stopped Henrietta Csiszár and Dóra Süle from point-blank range shortly after, and she later denied a late Csiszár header from a corner in the 82nd minute. Andorra weathered the storm with counter-threats led by Maria Ruzafa and a compact backline.

Martín anchored the defence of Paula da Silva (Zoe Planagumà, 62'), Neus Rosas (Èlia Quílez, 74'), Laia Solé, Laia Sin and Maria da Cruz; midfielders Chloe Izquierdo and Tere Morató; and forwards Ari Gonçalves (Olga Sabio, late), Clàudia Plaja (Gemma Lluch, 74') and Ruzafa (Cristina Lacour, 74'). Referee Roxana Recorean issued yellow cards to Plaja (73'), Sabio (90+2') and da Cruz. Around 330 spectators watched the free 19:00 kickoff.

Coach Albert Panadero called the outcome "historic," praising the players' mentality: "It's a day to take your hat off to them—we competed without risks against a superior side, showing growth and respect on the pitch." Captain Morató described it as a "historic 0-0," crediting teamwork and preparation.

The result followed Monday's pre-match press conference, where Morató and Panadero voiced frustration over the switch from Nou Estadi de la FAF in Encamp—site of four recent games including June Nations League ties and October friendlies—to Estadi Nacional's artificial turf. Morató said the team had adapted to natural grass in Encamp, their "home" and the federation's base, adding they had raised the issue with officials for future matches. Panadero supported the squad, noting they deserve a "next-generation stadium" amid their development, even if turf offers some competitive edges.

Hungary, third in UEFA Nations League B3 behind Serbia and Finland, lost 2-0 to Azerbaijan on Tuesday under coach Alexandra Szarvas. Csiszár, the 31-year-old Inter Milan midfielder and Hungary's record scorer with 74 goals, captained the side. Andorra faces North Macedonia away on Saturday at 15:00.