Thailand Beaten The Indonesian U-19 Women's National Team, Coach Remains Optimistic In The 2025 AFF U-19 Cup

JAKARTA - The Indonesian U-19 Women's National Team (Timnas) must recognize Thailand's superiority with a score of 1-6 in the inaugural match of the ASEAN U-19 Girls' Championship 2025 (AFF Women's AFF Cup U-19 2025) at District 8 Stadium, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, Monday, June 9, 2025, afternoon WIB.

Garuda Pertiwi Muda's single goal was scored by Nasywa Zetira Rambe in the 90+6 minute through a free kick.

However, the coach of the U-19 Indonesian Women's National Team, Akira Higashiyama, remains optimistic on the way to this tournament.

"We admit defeat to Thailand. Luckily, we were able to score a goal in the last minute."

"However, we still have two matches. So, we have to prepare well for the next two matches," said Akira Higashiyama after the match.

After this, Indonesia will face Cambodia at the Dat Duc Stadium, Ho Chi Minh, on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, before facing Malaysi in the last match of Group B.

"The players must recover well. I hope we can win in the next two matches against Cambodia and Malaysia," said Akira again.