Indonesia Retains AFF Women's Cup Title with Dominant 5-0 Victory Over Laos

Indonesia's women's national football team, Garuda Pertiwi, has successfully retained their AFF Women's Cup title, securing a dominant 5-0 victory over Laos in the final match held in Kuala Lumpur. This triumph marks a significant achievement for Indonesian women's football, building on their previous win in the 2024 edition.

Head coach Satoru Mochizuki attributed the win to the collective effort of his players and the support staff. "We can win because of the hard work of the players and the help of the official team. I want to congratulate and thank them all," Mochizuki stated, emphasizing the team's growth throughout the tournament. The Indonesian team displayed strong performance from the outset, overcoming an early scare from a misplaced pass by goalkeeper Laila Masykuroh.

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We can win because of the hard work of the players and the help of the official team. I want to congratulate and thank them all.

Goals from Sydney Hopper, Isabelle Nottet, Estella de Zeeuw, and a brace from Felicia de Zeeuw sealed the comprehensive victory. Hopper opened the scoring in the 33rd minute, followed by Nottet's long-range strike in the 48th minute. Loupatty extended the lead to 3-0 in the 55th minute, de Zeeuw added a fourth in the 67th, and Emily Nahon completed the rout in the 83rd minute. This performance underscored Indonesia's dominance in the championship.

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Of course, proud, happy, sad, moved, all mixed together. Grateful also because we got the chance to defend the championship.

Captain Sheva Imut, who was also named the tournament's best player, expressed her pride and mixed emotions following the win. "Of course, proud, happy, sad, moved, all mixed together. Grateful also because we got the chance to defend the championship," she said. The victory not only brings home the trophy but also qualifies Indonesia for the ASEAN Women's Championship 2027, along with Laos and Singapore.

Despite the success, Mochizuki stressed that the team must not rest on its laurels. "We don't want to be satisfied here. We want to prepare better for the ASEAN Women's Championship 2027," he stated, referencing their last-place finish in the previous edition. PSSI General Chair Erick Thohir lauded the team's achievement as a testament to the progress of women's football in Indonesia, calling it an "extraordinary achievement."

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We don't want to be satisfied here. We want to prepare better for the ASEAN Women's Championship 2027.