Indonesia Women’s National Team Faces Crucial Battle to Qualify for 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup
The path for Indonesia’s women’s national team, Garuda Pertiwi, to qualify for the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup has become more challenging after a surprising 0-2 defeat against Pakistan in their second qualifying match. Despite starting strong and applying pressure, defensive lapses allowed Pakistan to score early and extend their lead with a penalty, leaving Indonesia in a difficult position in the group standings.
Currently, Indonesia sits third in Group D with three points from an earlier win against Kyrgyzstan. Taiwan leads the group with six points after a convincing victory over Kyrgyzstan, while Pakistan holds second place, also with three points but ahead of Indonesia on head-to-head results. Kyrgyzstan remains at the bottom without any points.
The final match against Taiwan will be decisive for Indonesia’s qualification hopes. To secure a spot in the tournament, Indonesia must win this match and hope that Pakistan either draws or loses against Kyrgyzstan. Only the group winner will advance to the final tournament, so the stakes are high for Garuda Pertiwi as they prepare for the crucial game at Indomilk Arena.
Several scenarios could determine Indonesia’s fate: a win combined with Pakistan dropping points guarantees qualification; if Pakistan wins, goal difference among the tied teams will be the deciding factor; but a draw or loss for Indonesia will end their campaign. The team’s advancement hinges on both their performance and favorable results from other matches.
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