Garuda Pertiwi Keeps Asa To Semifinals After Beating Singapore 3-1

Garuda Pertiwi finally confirmed victory over Singapore (photo: x screenshot)

JAKARTA - The Indonesian women's national team maintains the opportunity to qualify for the semifinals of Thailand's 2025 SEA Games women's soccer branch after winning an important 3-1 victory over Singapore in the continued Group A match at the Chonburi Stadium, Sunday, December 7.

Reporting from PSSI, coach Akira Higashiyama made four changes in the line-up after a landslide loss of 0-8 to Thailand in the opening match. Nafeeza Ayasha, Claudia Scheunemann, Helsya Maeisyaroh, and Shevamen did not appear from the start and was replaced by Rosdilah Siti, Viny Silfianus, Marsela Awi, and Isa Warps.

Singapore opened the scoring in the 22nd minute through Nur Farhanah. However, Indonesia was able to equalize nine minutes later through Isa Warps, so that the first half closed with a score of 1-1.

In the second half, Isa again got two golden opportunities, but his efforts were thwarted by Singapore goalkeeper Nur Izairida Shakira and interference from the opposing defender.

Claudia's entry after the immediate break had a significant impact. The FC Utrecht player scored Indonesia's second goal in the 62nd minute after taking advantage of an inward throw-in scheme that managed to get past Singaporeans' control.

Indonesia almost widened the lead in the 80th minute through Aulia Al Mabruroh, but that opportunity failed to be maximized. The ball vomit fell to Marsela Awi's feet, but Awi's shot was blocked by Singaporean defenders.

Garuda Pertiwi finally confirmed victory in the 90+5 minute. From the corner kick situation, Helsya provided a pass to Aulia who then fired hard to change the score to 3-1.

This victory puts Indonesia in second place in Group A standings with three points, only missing the goal difference from Thailand. The three additional points opened Indonesia's hopes of qualifying for the semifinals as one of the two best teams from Group A and B.

The determination of the qualifying team will depend on the final match of Group A, Wednesday, December 12, when Thailand meets Singapore. If Thailand wins, Indonesia will certainly advance to the top four.

Singapore: Nur Izairida Shakira (GK), Siti Rosnani (C), Nur Syazwani, Nur Umairah, Nurhidayu Binte Naszri, Tan Danelle Li Erin, Chang Cara Ming Yan, Nur Sarah Zurisqha, Dhaniyah Qasimah, Chu Dorcas, Nur Farhanah.

Indonesia: Iris de Rouw (GK), Gea Yumanda (C), Emily Nahon, Felicia de Zeeuw, Reva Oktaviani, Zahra Muzdalifah, Isa Warps, Rosdilah Siti, Vivi Oktavia Riski, Marsela Awi, Viny Silfianus.