The Indonesian Women's National Team Rises From Disadvantaged To Defeat Nepal

The Indonesian Women's National Team managed to beat Nepal in a test match (doc. Indonesian national team).

JAKARTA - The Indonesian Women's National Team won a narrow 2-1 victory over Nepal in the FIFA Matchday match which was held at Maguwoharjo Stadium, Sleman, on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, WIB night.

Pertiwi's first chance was created in the 16th minute through Marsela Awi who managed one on one with Nepal's goalkeeper. Unfortunately, the ball deviated slightly on the side of the goal.

Four minutes later, Nepal managed to break the deadlock after Vivi Oktaviani failed to anticipate the ball, resulting in an own goal. The score changed to 0-1.

The game went on open with the sale and purchase of attacks from both teams until the 30th minute. Shevamen fired a free kick, but the ball was parried by goalkeepers and Reva Octavia's rebound failed to take advantage of.

The next chance came in the 39th minute. Viny Silfianus received Reva's pass, but his shot went wide again on the left side of Nepal's goal. The first half was closed without additional goals.

Entering the second half, coach Akira Higashiyama made a change in strategy by including Katarina Stalin and Aulia Al Mabruroh replacing Ayunda Dwi and Viny Silfianus.

The equalizer's goal was finally created in the 58th minute. The team captain, Gea Yumanda, took advantage of the ball from Helsya Maeisyaroh's corner and beat Nepal's goalkeeper with a right-footed shot. The score is 1-1.

Five minutes later, Shevafered to be replaced by Rosdilah Siti Nurrohmah. The momentum of Indonesia's victory was born from the creation of the substitute.

In the 67th minute, Aulia Al Mabruroh scored a goal through a counter-attack. Rosdilah released a pass that was pushed over by the goalkeeper, the ball fell at Aulia's feet and was immediately struck to put Indonesia 2-1 up.

In the remainder of the match, goalkeeper Alleana made a number of important saves, including in the 74th minute, to keep the team ahead.

The substitution was made in the 80th minute with the entry of Remini Rumbewas and Ajeng Sri Handayani replacing Gea Yumanda and Reva Octavia.

Until the long whistle sounded, the Indonesian Women's National Team managed to maintain a 2-1 victory over Nepal.

The Indonesian Women's National Team is scheduled to return to compete in the FIFA Matchday on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Maguwoharjo Stadium against China Taipei.