MilkLife Kickers finished as runners-up to Singa Cup 2026 Girls U14 after losing on goal difference to Lion City Sailors who scored 35 goals.

MilkLife Kickers had to end their struggle in the Singa Cup 2026 Girls U14 category by placing second. The top position finally belonged to Lion City Sailors after the Singaporean representative won 9-0 over South Coast Baptist College from Australia on Friday (6/11), as reported by Detik Sport.

BMW, the representative of Singapore, was defeated with a score of 8-0. After that, MilkLife Kickers won again by beating Fremantle City FC from Australia with a score of 5-1.

Despite having a perfect winning record, MilkLife Kickers’ position changed after Lion City Sailors finished the last match of the group phase. A big 9-0 win saw the home team accumulate a goal difference advantage that was difficult to catch.

Meanwhile, MilkLife Kickers recorded 26 goals with only two conceded. This result results in a goal difference of +24, or eight goals lower than its competitors.

Timo Scheunemann emphasizes the importance of player development

The final results of the tournament are not the only measure of MilkLife Kickers’ success in participating in international competitions. Timo Scheunemann, the coach who previously led Indonesia Garuda Pertiwi to become runner-up in the 2026 Srikandi Merdeka Cup, believes that competition experience can be an important provision for player development.

According to Timo, it is hoped that the experience of facing competition in Singapore will be able to encourage the players to improve the quality of their game through more consistent practice.

When we talk about winning, everyone definitely wants to win. But for me, what’s more important is that after Singa Cup, the players are more motivated to continue to focus on training to raise their level.

MilkLife Kickers Coach, Timo Scheunemann, in his press statement

Timo also explained that the team’s participation in the tournament was related to efforts to find young players who had the potential to be further developed as part of a national football force.

We’ll just talk about the results on the field, because actually what we are doing here is looking for potential players to later develop so they can become the backbone of the national team. Hopefully they can continue to be diligent in the process of improving their level of play.

Timo

Albianca Raula saw an increase in team cohesion

The experience while participating in Singa Cup 2026 also gave a positive impression to the players. MilkLife Kickers striker, Albianca Raula, believes that this year’s match presents more intense competition than previous experiences.

In the relatively short preparation time, she felt there was development in the relationship between the players. Cohesion and chemistry are aspects that according to her become increasingly visible during the match.

This year it is more intense in terms of play. Then as a team, I feel that this season is more unified in terms of play, their chemistry with each other is also connected. In fact, you could say that the preparations we underwent were short.

Albianca

Albianca still appreciates the team’s achievements even though they have not succeeded in bringing home the title. The competition was an experience that encouraged her to continue developing her personal abilities.

“But, I am personally satisfied with the results we got at Singa Cup this year. The experience here has motivated me to train harder to become an even better player,” she continued.

MilkLife Kickers will represent Indonesia at Singa Cup 2026

Singa Cup is an international football competition for age groups that has been held in Singapore since 2011. In 2026, the tournament will involve 136 teams from 13 countries.

MilkLife Kickers’ participation in the Girls U14 category is part of Bakti Olahraga Djarum Foundation’s steps with MilkLife in supporting the development of young women’s football.

The squad sent to take part in the competition consists of players selected through the MilkLife Soccer Challenge All-Stars 2025/2026 selection process.

• Champion: Lion City Sailors (Singapore)

• Runner-up: MilkLife Kickers (Indonesia)

• Third place: Fremantle City FC (Australia)

• Fourth place: South Coast Baptist College (Australia)

Source: Cirebon Times

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