November 2nd, 2025 | Broadcast
Singapore, November 2, 2025 – The U8 semifinals at The Rainforest Sports Hub delivered pure knockout drama, with a Singaporean goal-fest and a tense penalty shootout deciding the finalists. Resistencia FC and TSS Selangor Malaysia booked their spots in the 12:00 PM final, while two familiar rivals will battle for bronze. Here’s the full recap.
Semifinal Highlights
Resistencia FC 7–2 JSSL FC (Pitch 3) A Singapore showdown packed with flair and fire. Resistencia exploded offensively, piling on goals early and holding firm against JSSL’s fightback. The Group D runners-up pushed hard but couldn’t match Resi’s relentless pace in this high-energy clash.
TSS Selangor Malaysia 2–2 (1) Elite FC (Pitch 2) Nail-biting from start to finish. The Malaysians and Group D winners Elite FC—who had already faced off in the group stage on November 1—knew each other’s game inside out. A deadlock through regulation and extra time led to penalties, where TSS Selangor’s composure edged them through. Elite’s resilience kept them in it till the final kick.
Final & Third-Place Match – 12:00 PM
- SingaCup 2025 U8 Final (Pitch 2): Resistencia FC (Singapore) vs TSS Selangor Malaysia (Malaysia) Home attack meets Malaysian grit—who lifts the trophy?
- U8 Third Placing (Pitch 3): JSSL FC (Singapore) vs Elite FC (Singapore) A rematch of Group D rivals for the final podium spot.
The stage is set for a blockbuster finish.
November 2nd, 2025 | Broadcast
Singapore, November 2, 2025 – The U8 quarterfinals at The Rainforest Sports Hub turned expectations on their head this morning, blending dominant displays with a stunning upset that has the SingaCup community buzzing. Four matches at 10:00 AM produced goals, grit, and a reshuffled path to the title—Resistencia FC, JSSL FC, TSS Selangor Malaysia, and Elite FC now carry the torch into the semifinals. Here’s the breakdown of a morning packed with drama.
Quarterfinal Breakdown
Resistencia FC 5–1 Bali United Academy (Pitch 1-S) Group A winners Resistencia asserted their authority early and often, overwhelming Bali United with wave after wave of attacks. The Indonesians managed a lone response, but it was Singapore’s day—pure dominance to kick off the knockouts.
Northern Wolves FC 0–3 JSSL FC (Pitch 2) The shock of the round. Northern Wolves, unbeaten group-stage beasts, were silenced by a clinical JSSL side. The Group D runners-up pounced on every turnover, turning a local derby into a statement win and flipping the script on the bracket.
TSS Selangor Malaysia 1–0 JNDC Red (Pitch 3) A tense, tactical affair. TSS Selangor, the Malaysian group conquerors, edged it with a single strike, showcasing the grit that defined their campaign. JNDC Red pressed hard but couldn’t find the breakthrough—defense wins battles like this.
Elite FC 5–3 Conscient Sports Mumbai (Pitch 4) High-octane chaos from whistle to whistle. Elite FC traded blows with the fiery Indian outfit, but home-soil resolve pulled them through in a goal-fest. Mumbai’s fightback kept it alive till the end, but Elite’s firepower proved decisive.
Semifinals – 11:00 AM
The winners’ circle tightens with two intriguing clashes:
- Pitch 3: Resistencia FC vs JSSL FC Singapore showdown: Resi’s attack meets JSSL’s upset momentum—who seizes control?
- Pitch 2: TSS Selangor Malaysia vs Elite FC Malaysian precision vs Singaporean flair; low-scoring chess or end-to-end thrill?
November 2nd, 2025 | Broadcast
Singapore, November 2, 2025 – The U8 group stage delivered as always: goals galore, nail-biters, and those classic Singaporean squads holding court. With the dust settled at Rainforest Sports Hub, we’ve got eight teams charging into today’s quarterfinals—top two from each group, ready to turn up the heat. No deep dives needed; you know the drill. Here’s the quick rundown on who advanced and why they’re buzzing.
Group A: Resistencia FC topped it with a rock-solid defense, leaking just two goals while firing in 20—pure clinic. They edge JNDC U10 Jaguars (three wins, one slip) for the top seed. Bali United snagged second on that +14 swing, leaving LS Talents FC2 to regroup.
Group B: Northern Wolves FC? Untouchable. 4-0-0, 18-1 goals, +17 diff—roaring favorites. Conscient Sports Mumbai crashed the party with 21 goals and a +14 haul for runner-up. Woodleigh FC 1 nipped Mavericks on GD after some gritty scraps.
Group C: TSS Selangor Malaysia went full beast mode: 28-2, +26, perfect 12 points. Bali United (yep, back in the mix) grabbed second with 15-3 efficiency. JNDC Blue slipped through despite the wobbles, while Yokohama Fukuoka heads home early.
Group D: Elite FC mirrored the perfection with 17-4 and +13, all Singapore pride. JSSL FC locked second at 14-7, solid as ever. La Amistad edged in on +3; Mifa Bali and Conscient Pune rue those backlines.
Quarterfinals fire up at 10:00 AM across the four pitches—Resistencia vs. JNDC Jaguars (Pitch 1), Northern Wolves vs. Woodleigh (Pitch 2), TSS Selangor vs. Bali United (Pitch 3), and Elite vs. La Amistad (Pitch 4). Upset alert: Can Mumbai’s flair topple the Wolves? Or will Selangor’s firepower overwhelm the Indonesians?
Keep eyes peeled for those post-match updates on the SingaCup feed. Who’s your dark horse? Drop it in the comments—let’s chat as the semis loom. Play on, legends!
October 31st, 2025 | Featured, Official
Asia’s premier international youth football tournament is back — bigger, louder, and stronger than ever!
From 1–8 November 2025, over 13 countries unite in Singapore 
for a week of world-class youth football, unforgettable moments, and new friendships that go beyond the pitch.
Countdown to kick-off begins — just days to go until the world meets at SingaCup! 
Get ready to witness passion, pride, and the future stars of the game.
October 30th, 2025 | Broadcast
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BEKASI CITY — Bekasi Mayor Tri Adhianto officially released the departure of the Tajimalela Team, which consists of the best young players selected by Football Schools (SSB) throughout Bekasi City, to compete in the prestigious U-14 SingaCup International Tournament held in Singapore.
This release took place at the Bekasi City Government Plaza in a series of morning apples with the ranks of the Bekasi City Government, which was also attended by regional apparatus leaders, coaches, athletes’ parents, and representatives of BPRS Patriot as supporting partners of the activity.
In his remarks, Mayor Tri Adhianto expressed his pride and high appreciation to the young players who will bring the good name of Bekasi City in the international event.
“I feel proud of the enthusiasm and hard work of the SSB students who are members of the Tajimalela Team. You not only carry the name of the team, but also the honor of the city of Bekasi. Show the best game, uphold sportsmanship, and make our city proud in Singapore,” said Tri Adhianto.
Tri added that the spirit of competition must be accompanied by strong character, sportsmanship, and high discipline. He assessed that international competitions such as the SingaCup are not only a sports event, but also a learning of the values of struggle and pride for the young generation of Bekasi.
As a form of real support, BPRS Patriot provides special savings prizes for Tajimalela Team athletes if they win 1st place in the U-14 SingaCup event. This program is a positive synergy between the regional financial sector and the development of young athletes in Bekasi City.
“We not only support from a moral point of view, but also provide incentives for young athletes to continue to excel and have a healthy financial future,” said a representative of BPRS Patriot on the occasion.
The Bekasi City Government continues to be committed to strengthening early childhood sports coaching through cross-sector cooperation, improving training facilities, and organizing sustainable regional competitions.
Tri Adhianto emphasized that Bekasi is preparing for Sport City 2026, in line with the appointment of Bekasi City as the host of the 2026 West Java Provincial Sports Week (Porprov).
“We are building representative integrated sports facilities and infrastructure. This facility will be a home for our young athletes to train, excel, and bring the name of Bekasi City to the national and international levels,” he said.
He also hopes that the departure of the Tajimalela Team can be an inspiration for other SSBs in Bekasi City to continue to make achievements, defend the championship title at the Porda event, and continue the proud tradition of being a Triple Winner of West Java sports.
Through participation in international events such as the SingaCup, the Bekasi City Government affirms the direction of human resource development policies based on character, discipline, and achievements.
“Football is not just a sport, but also a space for the mental formation of champions. From the green field, we build a generation that is ready to compete, be ethical, and bring the spirit of Bekasi to the world,” concluded Tri Adhianto.
October 29th, 2025 | Broadcast
Singapore, 29 October 2025 – SingaCup 2025 returns from 1 to 8 November with its 15th
edition, featuring over 160 teams from 13 nations across 7 age groups, celebrating youth
football, unity and global friendship. Recognised as one of Southeast Asia’s premier youth
football tournaments, SingaCup continues to champion inclusion, opportunity and social
impact.
Mr David Neo, Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth & Senior Minister of State
for Education, said:
“Sport teaches us that our differences are our strength. By bringing people together through
competition and teamwork, it fosters understanding, respect and equality. Sport is the
universal language that unites, rather than divides.”
Mr Selvakumar Panneerselvam, Tournament Director, expressed:
“Reaching our 15th edition is both a celebration and a responsibility. SingaCup is more than a
tournament, it’s a platform for young athletes to compete, learn and build friendships across
borders. This year’s record participation and inclusivity initiatives reflect our belief that
football belongs to everyone.”
Para Football Showcase & Ricardinho
For the first time, SingaCup will host a Para Football Showcase, featuring 15 local youth
teams and aiming for international representation from 2026. Futsal legend Ricardinho, sixtime
World’s Best Player and FIFA Futsal World Cup & UEFA Futsal EURO Champion, will join
to mentor young athletes and demonstrate his dazzling futsal skills live, inspiring all
participants. The week will culminate in a grand finale with a SingaCup Select side facing the
Special Olympics Singapore team, celebrating courage, creativity and the unifying power of
football.
Ms Lilian Chee, Director, Sports, Singapore Tourism Board, added:
“We are pleased to host SingaCup once again, which provides young athletes an exceptional
platform to showcase their talents. The inaugural Para Football Showcase and Ricardinho’s
participation at SingaCup are testimony to the tournament’s continued growth,
strengthening Singapore’s reputation as a premier sporting destination. We look forward to
welcoming all participants and their families to Singapore to explore our diverse and vibrant
offerings.”
Mr Loh Kum Fei, Director of College Services at ITE College Central shared:
“We are honoured to play a key role in co-organising the inaugural Para Football Showcase,
a meaningful initiative that reinforces ITE College Central’s commitment to inclusivity and
community engagement. The event also serves as a valuable platform for our Student Icons
and ITE Sports Ambassador, Mr Fandi Ahmad, to exemplify one of ITE’s core values — Care —
beyond the campus, while fostering greater awareness and support for para sports.”
Football with Purpose & Global Representation
The Boots Donation Drive returns, collecting and distributing boots to underprivileged
communities in Laos and Sri Lanka. Referees from Europe and Asia will raise officiating
standards, while youth teams from Australia, Guam, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan,
Laos, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Thailand showcase the global
spirit of the tournament.
15 Years of Football, Friendship and the Future
Celebrating 15 years of unforgettable football journeys, SingaCup continues to champion
diversity, community and the limitless dreams of the next generation.
Welcome to Singapore. Welcome to SingaCup 2025.
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October 29th, 2025 | Broadcast
TIMENEWS.CO.ID – Get ready, Singapore! The city of Bekasi has talented young representatives who are ready to shake up Lion Cup U-14.
On Monday (27/10/2025), Mayor of Bekasi Tri Adhianto officially released Tajimalela Team, a group of SSB students throughout Bekasi City, at the Bekasi City Government Plaza.
With spirit full of pride and smile, Mayor Tri gave a short but meaningful message:
“You are not only playing for the team, but for the good name of Bekasi City. Play to the maximum, uphold sportsmanship, and show who we are!”
In addition to prayers and motivation, BPRS Patriot is also ready to provide special savings prizes for those who manage to become 1st place.
So, the enthusiasm of these young people is even more fierce! This release is not just a ceremony.
The Bekasi City Government emphasizes early childhood sports as a forum for the formation of character, discipline, and champion mentality.
Hope and Inspiration
Tri Adhianto hopes that the success of the Tajimalela Team can trigger other SSBs in Bekasi to participate in the achievements, adding to the long list of Bekasi City Triple Winner traditions.
Not only that, Bekasi is transforming into a Sport City, with the target of hosting the 2026 Porprov and providing modern sports facilities that support outstanding young athletes.
October 29th, 2025 | Broadcast
BEKASI — The Bekasi City Government has once again shown its support for the development of early childhood sports talent. On Monday (27/10/2025), Bekasi Mayor Tri Adhianto officially released the departure of the Tajimalela Team, who will represent Bekasi City at the U-14 SingaCup International Tournament in Singapore.
The send-off ceremony took place at the Bekasi City Government Plaza, coinciding with a routine morning assembly with civil servants (ASN). In an atmosphere full of enthusiasm, young players from various Football Schools (SSB) across Bekasi City appeared eager ahead of their departure.
In his remarks, Mayor Tri Adhianto expressed his pride and deep appreciation to the young athletes who will carry the region’s name onto the international stage. He emphasized that their efforts bring pride to all residents of Bekasi.
“I feel proud of the enthusiasm and hard work of the SSB students who are members of the Tajimalela Team. You not only carry the name of the team but also the honor of the City of Bekasi. Show your best game, uphold sportsmanship, and make our city proud in Singapore,” said Tri Adhianto.
Tri added that participation in international events proves the quality of early childhood football coaching in Bekasi City, which continues to progress rapidly. According to him, tournaments like the Lions Cup provide valuable experience for building character and a champion mentality.
As a form of additional support, BPRS Patriot has committed to providing special savings prizes for athletes who win first place in the tournament. This support is expected to motivate the team to perform optimally on the field.
The U-14 SingaCup is an international football competition featuring youth teams from various Asian countries. The event serves as an important platform for nurturing competitive spirit and showcasing the potential of young Indonesian players on a global stage.
Tri emphasized that the local government remains fully committed to developing sports—especially football—through various coaching programs and infrastructure support. He explained that early childhood sports coaching is not only about competition but also about character building, discipline, and fostering a spirit of perseverance among the younger generation.
Tri hopes the departure of the Tajimalela Team will inspire other SSBs in Bekasi City to keep improving their achievements. He also reaffirmed the city’s goal to maintain its reputation as a region with a strong winning tradition.
“I want this departure to be a trigger for other SSBs. We have been a Triple Winner in regional sports events, and that achievement must be maintained,” he said.
Furthermore, Tri stated that Bekasi City is moving toward a grand vision of becoming a Sport City. The local government is preparing various modern sports facilities to support emerging young talents in the area.
He also confirmed that in 2026, Bekasi City will host the Provincial Sports Week (Porprov)—a major event requiring thorough preparation in all aspects.
“We continue to pursue the development of sports facilities and infrastructure so that they are ready to be used for the 2026 Porprov. Bekasi must be able to become a proud host,” said Tri.
The Mayor hopes that all stakeholders—government, private sector, and community—can work together to realize the vision of making Bekasi a center for the development of outstanding athletes.
Tri also reminded the players to maintain their health and teamwork while in Singapore. He encouraged them to show resilience and uphold the values of sportsmanship.
Coaches and team officials expressed their gratitude for the full support from the Bekasi City Government and promised to give their all to bring home an achievement that will make the city proud.
The atmosphere during the send-off was warm and full of hope. Parents, teachers, and representatives from the Bekasi football community were also present to give their blessings.
With the spirit and prayers of all residents, the Tajimalela Team officially departed on a great mission—to make Bekasi and Indonesia proud in Singapore.
October 29th, 2025 | Broadcast
BEKASI.POJOKSATU.id – Mayor of Bekasi Tri Adhianto officially released the departure of the Tajimalela Team, which consists of students from various Football Schools (SSB) throughout Bekasi City, to participate in the U-14 SingaCup International Tournament in Singapore.
The release activity took place at the Bekasi City Government Plaza, coinciding with the morning apple of Bekasi City Government employees. In his remarks, Tri expressed his pride and appreciation for the fighting spirit of young athletes who will bring the region’s good name in international events.
“I feel proud of the enthusiasm and hard work of the SSB students who are members of the Tajimalela Team. You not only carry the name of the team, but also the honor of the City of Bekasi. Show the best game, uphold sportsmanship, and make our city proud in Singapore,” said Tri Adhianto, Monday, October 27, 2025.
As a form of additional support, BPRS Patriot promises special savings prizes for players if they win 1st place in the U-14 Lion Cup event.
Tri emphasized that the Bekasi City Government is committed to developing early age sports, especially football, as part of fostering the character, discipline, and fighting spirit of the younger generation.
He also hopes that the departure of the Tajimalela Team will be an inspiration for other SSBs in Bekasi City to continue to excel, defend the championship title in the upcoming Porda, and continue the tradition of Triple Winner achievements that have been achieved by Bekasi City.
Furthermore, Tri explained that Bekasi City is preparing to become a Sport City, with plans to host the 2026 Porprov. Currently, the construction of sports facilities and infrastructure continues to support outstanding young athletes in various sports.
October 29th, 2025 | Broadcast
BEKASI CITY – The Mayor of Bekasi, Tri Adhianto, released the students of Football Schools (SSB) throughout Bekasi City who are members of the Tajimalela Team who will represent Bekasi City at the U-14 SingaCup International Tournament in Singapore.
This activity is part of a series of morning apples at the Bekasi City Government Plaza with several directions from Bekasi City Government employees.
In his remarks, the Mayor of Bekasi Tri Adhianto expressed his pride and high appreciation to the young athletes who will bring the good name of the city of Bekasi in the international arena.
“I feel proud of the enthusiasm and hard work of the SSB students who are members of the Tajimalela Team. You not only carry the name of the team, but also the honor of the City of Bekasi. Show the best game, uphold sportsmanship, and make our city in Singapore proud,” said Tri Adhianto.
As an additional motivation, BPRS Patriot will also provide special savings prizes for athletes if they win 1st place in the U-14 SingaCup event.
The Bekasi City Government continues to be committed to supporting the development of sports, especially early childhood football, as part of fostering the character, discipline, and fighting spirit of the younger generation.
Tri Adhianto hopes that the departure of the Tajimalela Team can be an inspiration for other SSBs in Bekasi City to continue to excel and defend the championship title in the upcoming Porda event, as well as continue the tradition as part of the Triple Winner that has been achieved by the City of Bekasi.
It was also explained that the City of Bekasi will target as a Sport City which will later in 2026 host Porprov, the availability of complete infrastructure facilities is being built that will complement the facilities of outstanding children in the field of sports.
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