Persib Bandung Academy and Putri Garut to Clash in U-18 Soccer Final

The HydroPlus Soccer League All-Stars 2025/2026 U-18 final will feature Akademi Persib Bandung against Putri Garut at Supersoccer Arena in Kudus, Central Java, on Sunday. Both teams secured their spots after winning their respective semifinal matches.

Akademi Persib Bandung advanced by defeating Putri JP Jakarta 2-1. Meanwhile, Putri Garut earned their place in the final by overcoming Arema FC Women with a 1-0 victory. The final presents an opportunity for Putri Garut to complete the tournament undefeated, while Akademi Persib Bandung aims for a national title after previously winning a regional championship.

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I am very grateful for today's result. In tomorrow's final, we will go all out because we want to win the championship title in this event. We will use this short recovery time and give our all to be champions.

Nasywa Salsabila Fatah, a striker for Akademi Persib Bandung, expressed gratitude for reaching the final and confidence in her team's readiness to give their all for the championship. "We will go all out tomorrow because we want to win this title. We will use this short recovery time and give our all to be champions," she stated.

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Alhamdulillah Akademi Persib Bandung can advance to the next phase. I will leave it to the players whether they want to be first or second. What is clear is that for tomorrow's opponent, they are awaited by 'Maung Bandung'.

Akademi Persib Bandung's coach, Dian Nadia Mutiara, praised her players' fighting spirit and assured that the team would prepare their best strategy. "We are ready for tomorrow's opponent," she said.

In the Putri Garut camp, captain Ayu Wulan Agustin attributed their success to the team's hard work and discipline throughout the tournament. "This is the result of the team's hard work and disciplined training. We are ready to face Akademi Persib in the final," Ayu remarked. Coach Depi Kupriansyah admitted that the initial target was only to reach the semifinals, but now that they are in the final, they are aiming for the championship. "We came as dark horses. Our initial target was the semifinals, but now that we're here, we might as well go for the win. We have prepared various scenarios for the final, including a penalty shootout," Depi added.

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I am proud to be at this point. This is the result of the team's hard work and disciplined training. We are ready to face Akademi Persib in the final.

In the U-15 category, Goal Aksis Cimahi and Cipta Cendikia Football Academy (FA) Bogor will contest the final. Goal Aksis reached the final after a penalty shootout victory against Mojang Priangan Ciamis, following a 1-1 draw in normal time. Cipta Cendikia FA defeated Arema FC Women 2-1 to secure their spot.

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We came as dark horses. Our initial target was the semifinals, but now that we're here, we might as well go for the win. We have also prepared various scenarios for the final, including if the match goes to a penalty shootout.