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.

The other three goals came from Locita Waranggani, Keyla Azzahra Putri and Nadia Shakila Azzahra.

I told the children that even the smallest chance has to be made the most of. That is what they did today.

Jacksen F. Tiago, MilkLife Strikers coach, as quoted by Antara

Jacksen said effective finishing was the key to the win for his players, who had faced high pressure from the Lion City Sailors players at the start of the match.

MilkLife Strikers took the lead through Locita in the third minute before Keyla doubled it with a header in the eighth minute.

A minute later, Nadia extended the lead from the penalty spot.

Ika scored two goals within one minute to put her team 5-0 up at the end of the first half.

In the second half, Lion City Sailors pulled one back through Hana Raiqa in the 23rd minute.

But Ika scored again near the end of the match to seal MilkLife Strikers’ 6-1 win.

Jacksen praised the ability of the players, who come from various regions of Indonesia, to build cohesion and overcome their nerves in their first match at the international tournament.

He said the experience of facing teams from other countries is important capital for the development of the young players’ abilities and competitive mentality.

Source: Jawa Pos (translated from Indonesian)

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