In their second game as part of UEFA Women's Under-17 European Championship Round 1 Qualifying, the Ireland Women's Under-17s won 2-0 against Albania in Durres.

Shamrock Rovers forward Ciara Milton got Ireland off the mark after eight minutes when she headed in from close range after good work by Halle Harcourt.

Shelbourne attacker Harcourt increased the lead on 19 minutes when converting at the back post following excellent approach play and dribbling by Hailey Twomey.

After beating Azerbaijan 16-0 in their first game, Ireland kept up the same level of momentum as they controlled possession of the ball and were constantly on the attack.

Ireland sit top of Group B1 with one game still to come, against Kosovo on Sunday, October 4th, with 18 goals scored and none conceded after two qualifiers played.

Ireland: Lucy Doyle Farrington; Ava Kelly (Skye Barrett 59), Ruby Boland, Leah O'Leary Callender, Ava Hallinan (Aoibhe Galvin 59); Alannah Mooney (Maisy Healy 69), Lara Dallaghan, Ellen Goggin (Abbie Duffy 80); Halle Harcourt (Mia Whelan 59), Ciara Milton, Hailey Twomey.

Goalscorers: Ciara Milton 8, Halle Harcourt 19.

International Lead Coach: James Scott.