MilkLife Kickers finished runners-up in the Singa Cup 2026 Girls U14 category after three wins. The Indonesian team lost out on goal difference to Lion City Sailors.

MilkLife Kickers recorded three wins at the international football tournament Singa Cup 2026 in the Girls U14 category. But the Indonesian girls’ team’s campaign ended in second place after losing on goal difference to the hosts’ representatives, Lion City Sailors.

Although they could not bring the title home, MilkLife Kickers’ journey in Singapore left positive marks: not just three wins, but valuable experience of girls’ football competition at international level.

The race for the top of the podium stayed tight until the last match. MilkLife Kickers were top of the standings on day two after impressive wins over Singapore’s BMW, 8-0, and Australia’s Fremantle City FC, 5-1.

Those results gave MilkLife Kickers six points before they added a third win and reached nine points.

But the top spot the Indonesian team held eventually changed hands. Lion City Sailors played convincingly, crushing South Coast Baptist College of Australia 9-0 on Friday, 6 November 2026.

That big win left both teams on nine points from three wins. Lion City Sailors had the better goal difference at +32, from 35 goals scored and three conceded.

MilkLife Kickers ended the competition with a goal difference of +24. They scored 26 goals and conceded only two.

Goal difference separated the two teams. MilkLife Kickers had to accept the runners-up spot, despite having the better defensive record.

For MilkLife Kickers coach Timo Scheunemann, the result is not the only measure of the team’s success. He instead hoped the experience of facing opponents from various countries would spark the players’ drive to keep developing.

Timo said international tournaments such as Singa Cup are an important space for young players to measure their ability and recognise the aspects of their game that still need improving.

When it comes to winning, everyone wants to win. But for me what matters more is that after this Singa Cup the players are more motivated to keep training with focus to raise their level.

Timo Scheunemann, MilkLife Kickers coach, on Saturday, 7 November 2026

The coach, who previously took Indonesia’s Garuda Pertiwi to runners-up at the Srikandi Merdeka Cup 2026, hoped the players would not be quickly satisfied. Discipline and diligence in training are important for improving the quality of their play.

MilkLife Kickers’ participation also has a long-term aim. The tournament is one of the chances to see the potential of young players who can keep being developed as part of the development of Indonesian women’s football.

MilkLife Kickers forward Albianca Raula expressed a similar hope. She said this year’s Singa Cup competition felt more intense than her previous experience.

Although the team’s preparation was fairly short, Albianca felt progress in cohesion and teamwork between the players. Relationships within the team grew, so the play could flow more smoothly.

This year the games were more intense. As a team, I feel this season we were more together in our play, and the chemistry between us clicked. Even though our preparation was fairly short.

Albianca Raula, MilkLife Kickers forward

The experience of playing in Singapore is a motivation in itself for her. The runners-up result has not reduced her drive to train. Instead, the experience is preparation for improving ahead of the next competition.

Singa Cup is an international age-group football tournament that has been held in Singapore since 2011. The 2026 edition of the competition features 136 teams from 13 countries.

MilkLife Kickers, sent by Bakti Olahraga Djarum Foundation and MilkLife, played in the Girls U14 category. The players in the team were selected through the MilkLife Soccer Challenge All-Stars 2025/2026.

At the end of the competition, Lion City Sailors were first, followed by MilkLife Kickers in second. Fremantle City FC were third, while South Coast Baptist College finished fourth.

For MilkLife Kickers, Singa Cup 2026 ended without the title. But three wins, international competition and the experience of building team cohesion are important capital for the next journey.

For these young players, second place on the podium is not the finish line. There is still a long process of sharpening their skills and opening the way to a higher level of football.

Source: RMOL Jateng

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