Sleman, Indonesia – Theโ Indonesian Women’s national Team completed a dramatic comeback Wednesdayโข evening, defeating Nepalโ 2-1 โin a closelyโฃ contested trial โขmatch at Maguwoharjo Stadium in Sleman, DI Yogyakarta. Garudaโค Pertiwi overcame โa first-halfโค deficit to secure the victory.
The win โฃprovides โขa โvaluableโ boost for Indonesia asโข they continue preparations โฃfor upcomingโ international competitions,โฃ showcasing theirโ resilienceโ adn attacking potential. The match offered crucial playing time and tactical experience for โฃthe squad ahead of futureโ challenges.
Nepal took the lead in the 20th minute, capitalizing on a โขcorner kick โขthat Indonesia’s Vivi Oktavia Riski was unableโข to โdefend, resulting in a header that found the back of the net.โ Despite an early scoring chance โfor Marsela Yuliana Awi, which narrowly missed the target, Indonesia struggled to โrespond before halftime.
The second half โsaw a revitalized Indonesian side. Gea Yumanda leveled the score in the opening โminutes, converting a rebound from a โcorner kick with a powerful right-footed volley. The decisive goal arrived in the 67th minute, again through Gea Yumanda,โ following โa play initiated byโ Ayunda Dwi. A blocked shot from Ayunda set up aulia Alโ Mabruroh,โข who initially had her attempt saved but powerfully struckโค the rebound into the topโฃ of the Nepal โnet, securingโ a 2-1 lead.โฃ
The score remained unchanged through the final whistle, confirming Indonesia’sโข hard-fought victory.
(rin/rin)
