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Singapore women’s national team coach Karim Bencherifa assesses the depth of the squad
Indonesian Women’s National Team
making it difficult for his team to finally lose at the 2025 SEA Games.
“It was a very tight match and the players gave their all. The depth of the opposing players made the second half difficult, even though we took an early lead. However, this is still progress from our previous 1-5 and 0-3 defeats to the same opponents,” said Bencherifa, quoted from Instagram FAS.
The Indonesian Women’s National Team qualified for the semifinals of the 2025 SEA Games football sport after beating Singapore 3-1 in the Group A match at the IPE Chonburi Stadium, Sunday (7/12).
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In the first 10 minutes of the match, Indonesia was able to create two opportunities.It’s just that these two opportunities failed to be converted into goals.
What’s interesting is that Singapore dares to play build up.Even though they were under pressure, they were not pragmatic by using dominant long balls.Indonesia often uses the long ball.
In the 22nd minute, Singapore managed to break into Indonesia’s goal through a counter-attack scheme.Singaporean player Nur Farhanah broke into the Indonesian goal guarded by Iris de Rouw after escaping Vivi Oktaviani’s control.
Garuda Pertiwi children responded to this goal with an effective attack.Indonesia was finally able to equalize 1-1 in the 31st minute.Through a mature through ball, Isa Warp carried the ball and with his left foot broke into the Australian goal.
This goal made the Indonesian players even more enthusiastic about attacking.In the second half, the Indonesian Women’s National Team coach, Akira Higashiyama, introduced Cluadia Schuenemann.As a result, in the 62nd minute, Cluadia immediately put Indonesia ahead 2-1.Claudia Awi converted Marsela Awi’s assist into a goal.
During injury time, 90+5 minutes, Aulia Al Mabruroh changed the score to 3-1 for Indonesia’s victory.
Thanks to this 3-1 victory, the Indonesian Women’s National Team is certain to qualify for the semifinals.Even though there is still a Thailand vs Singapore match, Garuda Pertiwi’s position as runner up will not be shifted.
“Thailand will be a strong challenge, but we will regroup, compete until the end and continue to build a bright future for this young squad,” said Bencherifa.
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