Setback hardens into crisis for Azerbaijan U17
A setback has long since hardened into a crisis for Azerbaijan U17, beaten 4 times running.
Without a goal in 3 matches, Azerbaijan U17 have a growing problem in the final third. Caution played little part when the hosts last took the field, their match with Germany U17 finishing 7-0. Recent evidence offers the hosts little comfort at the back: they have conceded in all of their last 5 matches. Nobody watching Lithuania U17 face Northern Ireland U17 last time out could have complained of a shortage of goals, with the match ending 4-2. Finishing has become a clear strength of the visitors, who have netted 10 goals in five matches. Rhythm has been difficult to sustain for the visitors, whose return stands at 8 of the last 15 points.
It has been a one-sided affair of late, Lithuania U17 taking 3 wins from the last 5 meetings.