Slovenia Women U16 and Switzerland Women U16 Share Spoils in 1-1 Friendly

In an international friendly played on May 8, 2026, the Slovenia women’s U16 national team and Switzerland women’s U16 team played out a 1-1 draw. The match, held at a neutral venue in Slovenia, provided both sides with valuable preparation ahead of upcoming UEFA development tournaments.

Switzerland took the lead in the first half when forward Elena Scherer finished calmly after a through ball from midfield. Slovenia responded after the break, and equalized through a well-struck shot from Maja Novak in the 62nd minute. Both teams had chances to win it in the closing stages, but goalkeepers on both ends made fine saves to ensure the draw.

The match saw both coaches rotate heavily, with all available substitutes given game time. Slovenia showed good tactical discipline, while Switzerland displayed technical quality in possession. The 1-1 result was a fair reflection of an evenly contested encounter.

Development Focus

• Slovenia U16 women: Building for European U17 qualifiers next season.
• Switzerland U16 women: Testing depth ahead of their summer friendlies.
• Head-to-head record: The teams have now met four times in friendly matches, with two draws and one win each.

Both teams will take positives from the performance as they continue their long-term development pathways in women’s youth football.