November 2nd, 2026 | Broadcast
MilkLife Strikers, Indonesia’s Girls U12 team, opened their Singa Cup 2026 campaign in Singapore with a 6-1 win over hosts Lion City Sailors.
- MilkLife Strikers beat Lion City Sailors 6-1 in Singapore on Sunday.
- Coach Jacksen F. Tiago neutralised the opponents’ pressure and praised the cohesion of all his players.
- Ika Wonda scored three goals on her Singa Cup 2026 debut.
Suara.com – MilkLife Strikers began their Singa Cup 2026 campaign with a positive result. The Indonesian girls’ football squad beat hosts Lion City Sailors 6-1 at The Rainforest Hub, West Coast, Singapore, on Sunday (1 November 2026).
The win owed much to coach Jacksen F. Tiago’s strategy for neutralising the opponents’ high press. Ika Wonda’s display was also in the spotlight after she scored three goals, a hat-trick, on her debut.
Jacksen F. Tiago’s Tactics Neutralise Lion City Sailors’ Pressure
As the visiting team, MilkLife Strikers came under pressure from Lion City Sailors, who pressed high. But the players found their way out of the pressure through combinations of short passes.
Indonesia’s opening goal came in the third minute through Locita Waranggani, who exploited a gap in the opposing defence.
Five minutes later, Keyla Azzahra Putri doubled MilkLife Strikers’ lead with a header. Indonesia then pulled away to 3-0 in the ninth minute after Nadia Shakila Azzahra converted a penalty.
In the 10th minute, Ika Wonda scored two goals within one minute. The forward from SD Kristen Manahan, Surakarta, put MilkLife Strikers 5-0 up at the end of the first half.
In the second half, Lion City Sailors pulled one back through a goal from Hana Raiqa in the 23rd minute. But Ika got her name on the scoresheet again three minutes before the end of the match, sealing a 6-1 win for MilkLife Strikers.
MilkLife Strikers head coach Jacksen F. Tiago praised the players’ effectiveness in using their chances.
I told the children that even the smallest chance has to be made the most of.
Jacksen F. Tiago
That is what they did today.
Jacksen F. Tiago, praising his squad’s discipline
The opposing team pressed high, and from there we managed to exploit the space behind their back line.
Jacksen F. Tiago, on the gap in the opponents’ strategy
Not only that, I am also happy the players could overcome their nerves on the first day.
Jacksen F. Tiago
What is more, we managed to win against a strong team like Lion City Sailors.
Jacksen F. Tiago, former Persipura Jayapura coach
For me, being able to come here and get this playing experience is already very valuable.
Jacksen F. Tiago
Source: Suara.com (translated from Indonesian)
