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.

RADARSEMARANG.ID, SINGAPORE – MilkLife Strikers began its campaign at Singa Cup 2026 with brilliant results. Facing the host representatives, Lion City Sailors, the Indonesian U-12 women’s football team won 6-1 at The Rainforest Hub, West Coast, Singapore, Sunday (1 November). The striker from Manahan Christian Elementary School, Surakarta, Ika Wonda, became a star on the field after scoring a hat-trick.

MilkLife Strikers immediately came under pressure from the start of the match. Lion City Sailors implemented a high pressing strategy to disrupt the flow of the ball. However, Ika Wonda and her teammates remained calm in building attacks using short passes.

This strategy has paid off. In the third minute, Locita Waranggani managed to penetrate the opponent’s defense and open MilkLife Strikers’ lead. That goal made Lion City Sailors’ game start to falter.

MilkLife Strikers then doubled their lead through Keyla Azzahra Putri’s header in the eighth minute. A minute later, Nadia Shakila Azzahra increased the score to 3-0 through the penalty point.

The goal party continues. Ika Wonda scored two additional goals in the 10th minute. The 5-0 lead lasted until halftime.

Entering the second half, Lion City Sailors tried to get up. Hana Raiqa managed to reduce the deficit in the 23rd minute. However, MilkLife Strikers remains in control of the game. Three minutes before the match ended, Ika put her name on the scoreboard again and completed a hat-trick. The score 6-1 closed the first match.

MilkLife Strikers coach, Jacksen F. Tiago, appreciated the effectiveness of his team in taking advantage of opportunities. According to him, the player’s ability to overcome pressure and nervousness in the first match is an important asset.

Jacksen said that the opponent’s strategy of playing with high pressing actually opened up space in the back line. The players can exploit this gap to launch attacks.

I emphasized to the children that no matter how small the opportunity, they must maximize it. They carried out the instructions well. I am also happy that they were able to overcome their nervousness and not be afraid to face a strong team like Lion City Sailors.

Jacksen F. Tiago, MilkLife Strikers coach

Apart from the technical aspects, Jacksen considered team unity to be an important factor behind the victory. Players who come from various regions and different team backgrounds are able to build chemistry during training camp.

The three-goal scorer, Ika Wonda, said she was happy to be able to start the tournament with a win. She said these results were the result of the hard work of all the players during the training camp.

I’m happy to have won and scored a hat-trick. This is thanks to the hard work of all the players. Coach Jacksen also advised that a striker’s job is to score goals. I’m happy to be able to carry out that task well.

Ika Wonda, MilkLife Strikers forward

Representative of Bakti Olahraga Djarum Foundation and MilkLife Soccer Challenge Program Director, Teddy Tjahjono, said that MilkLife Strikers’ participation in Singa Cup was part of an effort to expand women’s football development from an early age.

According to him, this international tournament provides an opportunity for players selected by MilkLife Soccer Challenge All-Stars to experience more competitive competition. They can measure their abilities with teams from various countries while increasing their match experience.

“We want to continue to develop women’s football coaching from the grassroots level.

Singa Cup is an annual youth football tournament that has been held in Singapore since 2011. In the 2026 edition, this competition was attended by 136 teams from 13 countries.

The Bakti Olahraga Djarum Foundation together with MilkLife sent MilkLife Strikers to compete in the Girls U-12 category. The squad is a selection of players from the MilkLife Soccer Challenge All-Stars 2025/2026.

The Girls U-12 category is attended by four teams using a round-robin league system on 1-3 November 2026. The top two teams in the standings will advance to the final, while the other two teams will fight for third place.

The victory over Lion City Sailors made MilkLife Strikers collect three points. They compete at the top with Selangor FC Academy A who also pocketed three points.

In the next match, MilkLife Strikers is scheduled to face Nepal’s representative, Rato Bangala School, Monday (2 November), at the same venue. Victory is being targeted again in order to maintain the opportunity to advance to the final.

SOWING TALENTS FROM VARIOUS REGIONS

MilkLife Strikers Girls U-12 is strengthened by 16 selected players from a number of regions in Indonesia. They consist of two goalkeepers, three defenders, nine midfielders and two attackers.

In the goalkeeper position there is Calista A. Mauizah from SD Djama’atul Ichwan, Solo, and Shafira Althafunnisa Azzahra from SDN 2 Panggang, Jepara.

The defense line was strengthened by Adiba Sanas Primayuga (SDN 002 Samarinda Kota), Andien Haifa Syakira (SDN Cinta Kasih Tzu Chi, West Jakarta), and Bilqis Nur Hidayah (SDN Klampis Ngasem 1, Surabaya).

Meanwhile, the middle sector is filled with Adelice Maureen Hanum F (SDN Lowokwaru 3, Malang), Angelina Putri S Mongan (SDN Kunciran 4, Tangerang), Keyla Azzahra Putri (SDN Sumberjaya 02, Bekasi), Ferisa Dewi Widodo (SDN 075 Jatayu, Bandung), and Hafiza Khaira Lubna Lista (SDN Jambean 02, Pati).

There are also Locita Waranggani Olah N (SDN Pacarkeling V/186, Surabaya), Jesshica (SDK Santa Maria Goretti, Balikpapan), Emily Zitara (SDN Manukan Kulon, Surabaya), and Sabrina Dwi Ristiyana (SDN Jambean 02, Pati).

For the front line, MilkLife Strikers relies on Nadia Shakila Azzahra from SD Muhammadiyah Karangploso, Bantul, and Ika Wonda from SD Kristen Manahan, Surakarta. Both of them are the focus in chasing goals in this international tournament. (fgr)

Source: Radar Semarang

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