Serbia U19 defeats Azerbaijan 4-0 in European Championship qualifying match

The Serbia U19 national football team defeated Azerbaijan 4-0 in Pančevo during the second round of Group B1 qualifying for the 2027 European Championship. The victory increases the standing of the Serbian squad as they compete for a place in the tournament hosted by the Czech Republic.

Match details and scoring

The Serbian side opened the scoring in the 40th minute when Dimitrije Šarić converted a penalty kick. Following the opening goal, the team increased their lead in the 70th minute through a goal from David Milovanović. Jovan Ostojić contributed two goals to the final score, striking in the 73rd and 79th minutes. One of the goals by Jovan Ostojić was scored directly from a corner kick.

The match took place in Pančevo as part of the ongoing qualifying process for the youth tournament. While the Serbian players secured a dominant win, the Azerbaijan squad remained at zero points in the Group B1 standings. The performance of the Serbia U19 national football team, led by coach Slađan Nikolić, maintains their momentum in the qualifying round.

Group B1 standings and competition

Following this result, both Serbia and Montenegro hold 6 points in Group B1. Serbia maintains a superior goal difference of 8:1, while Montenegro has a goal difference of 8:2. In a separate match on November 15, 2026, Montenegro defeated the Faroe Islands 1-0. Both Azerbaijan and the Faroe Islands currently have 0 points in the group standings.

The competitive structure of the qualifying tournament dictates that the winner of the group will proceed to the A League. Other teams in the group will compete in the B League. The upcoming fixtures will determine which teams advance toward the 2027 European Championship for youth teams.

Upcoming fixtures and tournament context

Serbia will face Montenegro on November 17, 2026, to continue the Group B1 qualifying matches. The match is scheduled to begin at 16:00 at the SRC 'Mladost' stadium in Pančevo. This match represents a critical opportunity for both teams to secure their positions in the group standings.

The 2027 European Championship for youth teams is scheduled to be held in the Czech Republic. The qualifying matches serve as the primary method for national teams to earn a position in the final tournament. The results from the Group B1 matches will have significant implications for the tournament progression of the competing nations.

Glossary

• Pančevo — Pančevo is a town located northeast of Belgrade. It is the location where the Serbia U19 national football team played their match.
• Czech Republic — The Czech Republic is a country that will host the 2027 European Championship for youth teams. It is also a location where slivovice is strongly presented in local traditions and culture.
• Montenegro — Montenegro is a constituent state that was part of Serbia and Montenegro from 1992 to 2006. It is a team that currently holds 6 points in the Group B1 standings.
• European Championship — An event where an athlete from a team sport may be granted an exception if they won an MVP award. It is one of the competitions used to determine awards when sportspersons have identical results.