Pick of the matchday one photos

Wednesday 16 July 2014

UEFA.com picks out the best images from the opening day of the Women's U19 Championship, including victories for Scotland, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland.

Spain's Jiménez enjoying the ride while it lasts

Spain's Jiménez enjoying the ride while it lasts

Celia Jiménez thought her international career was over after leaving Spain for aerospace studies so, having been made captain, she is eager to make the most of these finals.

Shine illuminates path to success for Ireland

Shine illuminates path to success for Ireland

A broken leg did not stop Clare Shine and Spain could not either as she earned the Republic of Ireland a debut win. "Underestimate us at your peril," she warns.

Ireland shine in debut defeat of Spain

Ireland shine in debut defeat of Spain

Republic of Ireland 1-0 SpainThree months after breaking her leg, Clare Shine scored the only goal as David Connell's side caused an upset on their finals debut.

Sweden sink England with second-half show

Sweden sink England with second-half show

England 0-2 SwedenCalle Barrling's side got off to the perfect start, scoring two second-half goals to sink England and top the nascent Group B standings.