Final MilkLife Soccer Challenge Series 2 Born New Champion

JAKARTA - The final match of the MilkLife Soccer Challenge Series 2 2024 in Yogyakarta was fierce and succeeded in producing a new champion. Held at the Tridadi Stadium, Sleman, on Sunday, October 27, 2024, MIS Al Islamiyah Grojogan came out as champions in the U-12 and SD Muhammadiyah Sapen categories as champions from the U-10 category.

In the finals of each age category, the determination of victory must be passed with a penalty shootout drama.

MIS Al Islamiyah Grojogan won after beating the winner of the first series, SDN 2 Wonoharjo, in the U-12 category.

Then, SD Muhammadiyah Sapen came out as a champion from the U-10 category after defeating SD Muhammadiyah Sokoandi 2.

In the U-12 category, both teams played at a high tempo since kick-off to break down the opponent's defense. However, the 2-2 draw that was created in 2 x 15 minutes forced the match to continue on penalties.

Eka Anisa Putri, who appeared as the last executioner, was able to score a winning goal for her team at the Yogyakarta Series 2 MilkLife Challenge in the category 7 vs 7.

The result of the penalty brought MIS Al Islamiyah Grojogan to become the new champion at KU-12.

"I'm very happy to be able to help the school win. Moreover, we were able to beat the winner of the first series and I scored."

"I also dedicate this victory to parents, schools, and coaches who have supported the team until we can become champions," said Sari Rahmawati.

Meanwhile, in the U-10 category, SD Muhammadiyah Sapen made a surprise since the semifinals.

They managed to avenge their defeat against SDN Ungaran 1 B in the MilkLife Soccer Challenge Series 1 Yogyakarta 2024.

Being able to beat the 1st series champion in the last four made Shima Putri and colleagues' confidence increase.

Although the score of the glasses lasted throughout the first half, SD Muhammadiyah Sapen immediately showed their spurs in the early 15 minutes of the second half which then made them lock the 2-0 victory.

"I didn't expect in the end we could become champions after in the first series only until the semifinals. I am very proud because in the final we also contributed two goals for the team's victory."

"This victory is also my proof to my parents because I want to pursue the ideals of being a professional women's soccer player even though my parents also suggested that I become an entrepreneur later," said Shima.

The Acting (Pjs) Regent of Sleman, Kusno Wibowo ST, M.S. who also witnessed the final of the MilkLife Soccer Challenge Yogyakarta Series 2 2024 gave appreciation to students who had shown their interest and talent in women's soccer.

He hopes that the tournament, which was initiated by the Djarum Foundation and MilkLife, can be a foothold to achieve higher achievements in the future.

"The success of coaching women's soccer athletes is not only due to good training and facilities and infrastructure."

"However, there are also opportunities for competition and competition to finalize techniques and strategies which are of course based on the spirit of sportsmanship," he said.

"Winning is not the ultimate goal that is achieved at all costs. However, to provide motivation in developing capabilities and building solid teamwork to be able to achieve better achievements." said Kusno Wibowo.

List Of Winners Of The MilkLife Soccer Challenge Yogyakarta Series 2 2024

Category Age 10

Champion: SD Muhammadiyah Sapen

Runner-up: SD Muhammadiyah Sokoandi 2

Semifinalist: SDN Ungaran 1 And SDN 2 Wonoharjo

Top Scorer: Fathiya Mumtaza - SD Muhammadiyah Sapen B

Best Player: Shima Putri Larasati - SD Muhammadiyah Sapen

Best Goalkeeper: Shakila Nada Yasmina - SD Muhammadiyah Sokoandi 2

Fairplay Team: SDN Ungaran 1

Category Age 12

Champion: MIS Al Islamiyah Grojogan

Runner-up: SDN 2 Wonoharjo

Semifinalist: SDN Giwangan And SD Tarakanita Bumijo I B

Top Scorer: Ayla Dva Khala Ahisma - SDN Nanggulan

Best Player: Talita Afra Arkhana - SDN 2 Wonoharjo

Best Goalkeeper: Azeline Aisy Khumaira Warsito - MIS Al Islamiyah Grojogan

Fairplay Team: SDN Giwangan