The Moldova WU15 national team finished third at the 2026 UEFA Development Tournament in Strumica, North Macedonia, following a heart-wrenching 1-2 defeat to Montenegro in their final match.
Coached by Dănuța Chicu, Moldova struck first in the 15th minute through Ecaterina Pîntea and held the lead going into halftime. Montenegro equalized in the 63rd minute via Lucija Radoman, before Andrea Drobnjak converted a 90+5 penalty to seal the win.
Moldova’s Tournament Run:
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Moldova 2–0 North Macedonia
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Moldova 0–6 Turkey
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Moldova 1–2 Montenegro
Final Standings: Turkey won the tournament with a perfect 9 points and zero goals conceded. Montenegro claimed second place (6 pts), Moldova finished third (3 pts), and host nation North Macedonia ended at the bottom without a single point.
