JAKARTA - The Indonesian Women's National Team lost again when they played the second matchday of the 2025 Women's AFF Cup. Facing Vietnam at the Lach Tray Stadium, Saturday, August 9 evening WIB, Indonesia lost 0-7.
This result is a major blow to Garuda Pertiwi. This is because Indonesia certainly failed to qualify from the group stage to the semifinals of the 2025 Women's AFF Cup.
The interim coach of Garuda Pertiwi, Joko Susilo, admitted that he was disappointed with the defeat. According to him, these results could not be separated from the condition of the team which was not doing well.
"In terms of results, of course, we are disappointed. But actually the players have carried out their instructions well in the early 20 minutes," said Joko Susilo in a statement quoted on Sunday, August 10.
"But our team's condition is a little less good, I think so. So we conceded a lot earlier," he continued.
Joko Susilo did not clearly explain what condition he meant. Is it player fitness or lack of player choices that he has made many times since before the tournament.
However, in last night's match, Garuda Pertiwi was incomplete. Two players who started in the vs Thailand match, namely Shalika Aurelia and Viny Silfianus, had to miss out because they had to return to their clubs in Malaysia.
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On the other hand, Joko also again mentioned that the naturalized players who attended were not at their best. According to him, several players such as Isa Warps came close to the tournament so they lacked adaptation time with the team.
"They come three days before the match. So maybe they still need time to adapt," said Joko Susilo when asked why naturalized players could not adapt well to the team.
After two defeats, the Indonesian Women's National Team still has one closing match left in the group stage. On the last matchday, Garuda Pertiwi will face Cambodia which they faced in the 2024 AFF Women's Cup final.
The duel against Cambodia will be held on Tuesday, August 12 at Phu Tho Stadium. The match starts at 19.30 WIB.
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