Singapore, November 2, 2025 – The U10 group stage qualifiers are set, with LS Talents Northern Stars (Australia) and Mavericks Football Academy (Indonesia) snagging the two best third-place spots to advance to the playoffs. But Mavericks’ ticket was anything but secure—they nearly got bumped out in a dramatic twist that came down to one key result.

LS Talents, finishing third in Group E with 7 points, cruised into the wildcard bracket (best 3rd placing) without a hitch. Mavericks, third in Group B on 6 points and a -6 goals differential, held the second wildcard… until the afternoon playoff between Mifa Bali (Indonesia) and Total Futbol Academy (Singapore) loomed large. A Total Futbol win would have boosted their goal difference past Mavericks’, kicking the Indonesians out and handing the spot to Singapore.

The match ended 2-2—a draw that means Mifa Bali end the Group stage with only 4 points, failing to move into the Round of 16; allowing Mavericks to breathe easy. Bullet dodged; they’re in.

Playoff Matchups – Round of 16

• LS Talents Northern Stars face the Group D winner (likely JNDC U10 Warriors or TSS Selangor Malaysia 9’s) at 4:00 PM, Pitch 3. Aussies vs heavy hitters—expect fire.
• Mavericks Football Academy take on Gamalama Youth Situbondo All Star (Indonesia) at 3:30 PM, Pitch 2. An all-Indonesian showdown for survival.