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.

VIVA – MilkLife Strikers began their Singa Cup 2026 campaign with a brilliant result. Facing host representatives Lion City Sailors, the Indonesian girls’ team in the Girls U-12 category won 6-1 at The Rainforest Hub, West Coast, Singapore, on Sunday (1 November).

Ika Wonda was the star of MilkLife Strikers’ win after scoring three goals, a hat-trick. The forward from SD Kristen Manahan Surakarta primary school put in an impressive display and helped her team secure three points in the first match.

MilkLife Strikers came under pressure at the start of the match. Lion City Sailors immediately applied a high-pressing strategy to disrupt the Indonesian players’ passing.

But Jacksen F. Tiago’s players coped with the pressure. Through short passing, MilkLife Strikers gradually took control of the match.

The opening goal finally came in the third minute. Locita Waranggani got past the Lion City Sailors defenders before beating the opposing defence.

MilkLife Strikers’ lead grew five minutes later. Keyla Azzahra Putri got her name on the scoresheet with a header in the eighth minute.

Just one minute later, MilkLife Strikers were awarded a penalty. Nadia Shakila Azzahra stepped up, did her job and made it 3-0.

Ika Wonda then took over. The young forward scored two more goals within one minute, in the 10th minute to be exact, putting MilkLife Strikers 5-0 up at half-time.

In the second half, MilkLife Strikers kept trying to add goals. But Lion City Sailors pulled one back through a goal from Hana Raiqa in the 23rd minute.

Ika Wonda finally completed her hat-trick near the end of the match. The goal ensured MilkLife Strikers closed their first match with a 6-1 win.

MilkLife Strikers coach Jacksen F. Tiago praised his players’ effectiveness in using their chances. He also said the players showed a good mentality even though they had to face one of Singapore’s strong teams.

I told the children that even the smallest chance has to be made the most of. That is what they did today. The opposing team pressed high, and from there we managed to exploit the space behind their back line. Not only that, I am also happy that the players could overcome their nerves on the first day. What is more, we managed to win against a strong team like Lion City Sailors. For me, being able to come here and get this playing experience is already very valuable.

Jacksen F. Tiago, MilkLife Strikers coach

Source: VIVA.co.id (translated from Indonesian)

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