Indonesia retained the championship it first won in 2024 by defeating Laos 5-0 in Wednesday night's Indonesian Women's National Team on this extraordinary achievement. Successfully defending the title proves that Indonesian women's football continues to final at Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium in Malaysia.
"Congratulations to all the players, coaches, and officials of the Indonesian Women's National Team on this extraordinary achievement. Successfully defending the title proves that Indonesian women's football continues to move in a positive direction," Thohir said in an official statement released on Thursday.
"This is the result of the hard work, discipline, sacrifice, and unwavering spirit demonstrated by every member of the team throughout the tournament," he added.
Indonesia dominated the match from the opening whistle and broke the deadlock in the 33rd minute when Sydney Hopper capitalized on a goalmouth scramble following a corner kick.
Nicknamed Garuda Pertiwi, the team continued its dominance after the break. Isabelle Nottet doubled the lead in the 48th minute with a superb solo effort.
Estella Loupatty made it 3-0 in the 55th minute before Felicia de Zeeuw added a fourth with a composed finish in the 67th minute. Emily Nahon sealed the emphatic victory in the 83rd minute.
Two Indonesian players also received individual honors, with Sheva Imut being named the tournament's Best Player and Laila Masykuroh winning the Best Goalkeeper award.
In addition to securing back-to-back AFF Women's Cup titles, the victory also earned Indonesia a place in the 202 sign of Indonesia's7 ASEAN Women's Championship.
PSSI views the consecutive triumphs not only as a sign of Indonesia's growing dominance in Southeast Asia but also as an important stepping stone toward competing at the continental level.
"PSSI remains committed to strengthening the women's football ecosystem by improving player quality, developing coaches, and providing more opportunities for international competition so that Garuda Pertiwi can continue to achieve greater success," Thohir said.
The following was the lineup for the team at the 2026 AFF Women's Cup final:
Starting lineup: Laila Masykuroh (GK), Gea Yumanda, Emily Nahon (C), Remini Rumbewas, Pauline van de Pol, Isabelle Nottet, Felicia de Zeeuw, Katarina Stalin, Sheva Imut, Estella Loupatty, Sydney Hopper.
Reserves: Edelweiz Auradiva (GK), Alleana Ayu (GK), Allya P, Nasywa Zetira, Reva Oktaviani, Rosdilah, Isa Warps, Safira Ika, Helsya Maeisyaroh, Vivi Oktavia, Marsela Awi, Viny Silfianus.
Coach: Satoru Mochizuki
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Translator: Zaro Ezza, Uyu Liman
Editor: M Razi Rahman
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