JAKARTA - Two new champions were born from the implementation of the MilkLife Soccer Challenge (MLSC) Surabaya Series II 2025-2026 for girls' early football, each in the age group (KU) 10 years and KU-12 years.
MLSC Surabaya Series II 2025-2026 which was held at Bogowonto Field and Bola Jala Krida Field, Surabaya, East Java, reached its peak on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Approximately 1,620 students from 78 elementary schools (SD) and madrasah ibtidaiyah (MI) took part.
From the age group of 10 years, the title of the event initiated by the Bakti Olahraga Djarum Foundation and MilkLife was won by SDN Manukan Kulon after recovering from the lag and forcing SDN DR. Sutomo V/327 to play until the penalty shootout.
"I missed it, but the coach asked me not to give up, keep trying, and chase the goal until it finally succeeded," said Keyvara Malayeka, who scored all three Manukan Kulon goals in normal time.
In the 12-year-old age group, a dramatic match was also presented by SDN Pacarkeling V/186 B versus SDN Manukan Kulon. Both teams passed the normal time with a score of 1-1 before Pacarkeling V/186 B won the toss-toss round with a score of 6-5.
The coach of SDN Pacarkeling V/186 B, Septyan Kurnia Hardiantoro, said that the maximum preparation they had undergone was the key to the team's success because they were very motivated to beat other teams.
"This is the result of our hard work with long-term training because I see all the opponents also doing that. So, after school, I immediately continued training," said Septyan.
In terms of quality, the players in Surabaya are quite mature. This is inseparable from the women's football ecosystem in Surabaya which has been running for several years.
Head Coach MilkLife Soccer Challenge, Jacksen Ferreira Tiago, admitted that the talent of the girls' youth football in Surabaya is so abundant that it needs to be discussed with other coaching staff to determine who is eligible for the All-Star in Kudus in June 2026.
"If I look at the individuals who are there, once they are gathered into one team and trained well, they will be able to compete very well," said the former Brazilian football player.
The implementation of the MilkLife Soccer Challenge has entered its third year. The container for finding and nurturing the best female soccer talent has now expanded to 12 major cities in Indonesia.
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