Indonesian Women’s National Team Secures Narrow Victory Over Nepal in Trial Match
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Indonesia’s Garuda Pertiwi demonstrated resilience, overcoming an early deficit to defeat the Nepal Women’s National Team 2-1 in a closely contested trial match held Wednesday evening, November 26th, at the Maguwoharjo Stadium in Sleman, DI Yogyakarta. The victory, secured by a pair of goals from Gea Yumanda, highlights the team’s ability to perform under pressure and fight back from behind.
First-Half Struggles and Nepal’s Early Lead
The match began with a missed opportunity for Indonesia, as Marsela Yuliana Awi failed to capitalize on a one-on-one chance, sending her initial shot wide of the Nepal goal. Despite the early setback, Indonesia pressed forward, but found themselves trailing after 20 minutes. Nepal broke the deadlock with a goal stemming from a corner kick, as Vivi Oktavia Riski was unable to prevent a header from finding the back of the net.
Indonesia nearly responded with an equalizer shortly after, following a free kick by Sheva. The Nepal goalkeeper initially struggled with the attempt, but a subsequent rebound was blocked, denying Indonesia a crucial goal.
Garuda Pertiwi’s Comeback in the Second Half
The Indonesian Women’s National Team emerged from halftime with renewed determination, quickly leveling the score. Gea Yumanda found the back of the net, capitalizing on a rebound from a corner kick with a well-placed right-footed volley, tying the match at 1-1.
The decisive moment came in the 67th minute, again courtesy of Gea Yumanda. A strong attack initiated by Ayunda Dwi resulted in a shot blocked by the Nepalese goalkeeper. A scramble for the rebound ensued, with Aulia Al Mabruroh ultimately securing the winning goal on her second attempt, sending the ball into the top of the net and giving Indonesia a 2-1 lead.
Securing the Victory
The score remained unchanged for the remainder of the match, solidifying Indonesia’s 2-1 victory. The win provides a valuable confidence boost for the team as they continue their preparations for future competitions.
