JAKARTA - The Indonesian Women's National Team received a bitter result in the first match of the 2026 FIFA Women's Series. Facing Congo, the Garuda Pertiwi squad was slaughtered 1-7.
In the match at Ratchaburi Stadium, Thailand, Sunday, April 12 WIB evening, the Indonesian Women's National Team deployed a squad that was quite slick, such as Claudia Scheunemann and Helsya Maesyaroh.
But this time the mix did not bear fruit because from the start Congo was able to show maximum dominance. In the first half Indonesia was behind 3-1.
Marveille Kanjingan opened the goal in the 23rd minute, followed by Flavine Mawete (29), and the injury time goal (45+6) Yav Kasaj.
Indonesia's only goal in this match was scored by Claudia. The goal was created through a penalty kick after a foul in the penalty box.
In the second half, Garuda Pertiwi was forced to play with 10 players. This situation must occur after Safira Ika was given a red card in the first half injury time.
The second half was still dominated by Congo. The Indonesian defense was bombarded to the point that the Indonesian goalkeeper, Irish de Rouw, fell and made saves.
The opening goal of Congo in the second half was created by Olga Massombo. The rebound attack from the wing side was unstoppable, so Massombo recorded his name on the scoreboard.
In the 59th minute, Kanjinga again recorded his name on the scoreboard. Mawete, the second scorer for Congo also scored again in the 74th minute.
With this result, Indonesia will face the team that lost in the Thailand vs New Caledonia match. This match will take place on April 15, 2026.
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