The Indonesian Women's National Team Was Defeated By Host Hong Kong 1-4 In The Trial Match

The Indonesian women's soccer national team in a training session in Hong Kong. (PSSI)

JAKARTA - The Indonesian women's national team lost 1-4 to host Hong Kong during a friendly at the Hong Kong FC Stadium, Hong Kong, Sunday, July 14, 2024.

Hong Kong immediately kicked off from the start of the match. Just five minutes into the game, Wai Yuen Ting broke the deadlock by utilizing a bouncing ball from Cheung Wai Ki's shot.

Indonesia tried to retaliate in the 11th minute. Sheva Badminton released the speculative shot, but the ball was still captured by goalkeeper Ng Cheuk Wai.

Then Claudia Scheunemann in the 18th minute tried to make a similar effort. But Scheunemann's shot is also still easy to catch by Hong Kong goalkeepers.

The hosts actually doubled their lead in the 24th minute through Ho Mui May. May stood free in the penalty box and freely took advantage of So Hoi Lam's pass from the right side.

Hong Kong then scored the third goal in the 27th minute. Hong Kong striker Cheung Wai Ki was free without an escort in the Indonesian penalty box and was able to convert it into a goal.

Indonesian striker Zahra Muzdallifah got a golden opportunity in the 29th minute. But his shot actually bounced over the Hong Kong crossbar.

Ahead of the break, Hong Kong posted its fourth goal. Hong Kong's first half closing goal was packed by Cheung Wai Ki in the 42nd minute.

Indonesia tried to reduce the gap at the start of the second half. This time Shevamen's free kick went wide to the left side of the Hong Kong goal.

As if he was not satisfied with the four-goal advantage, Hong Kong again opened up the opportunity in the 59th minute. This opportunity failed to be converted into a goal by Chung Pui Ki whose shot went wide to the right of the Indonesian goal.

The goal of coverage for Garuda Pertiwi was finally created in the 63rd minute. Helsya Maeisaroh sent a bait for the breakthrough hull, to continue Sheva Badminton being a goal back. 4-1 for Hong Kong's advantage.

Indonesia is still trying to reduce the gap. However, the field conditions that are less ideal due to puddles in several parts make it difficult for Satoru Mochizuki's team to perform.