Jakarta –
Indonesian women’s national team still have a chance to qualify for Asian Cup 2026 After losing to Pakistan Although heavy. The following are the requirements for Garuda Pertiwi to qualify for the 2026 Asian Cup.
Indonesian women’s national team lost 0-2 to Pakistan in the second match of Group D of the 2026 Asian Cup qualifying at the Indomilk Arena, Tangerang on Wednesday (2/7/2025) night WIB. Two goals from Pakistan’s victory were born through Nadia Khan and Suha Hirani.
The results make Indonesia currently ranked third with three points. Indonesia’s points are the same as Pakistan up to second place.
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Taiwan is at the top of the standings with six points. Meanwhile, Kirgistan became a caretaker with no numbers.
The condition of the Group D standings is currently making Indonesia’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 Asian Cup. The reason is only the group winner who has the right to qualify for the 2026 Asian Cup finals.
Although heavy but the opportunity to qualify for the 2026 Asian Cup is not entirely closed. Group D’s last match against Taiwan will determine the fate of Garuda Pertiwi. The Indonesia vs Taiwan duel will take place at the Kelapa Dua Sport Center Stadium, Tangerang, on Saturday (5/7) the next night.
Indonesia must win in this match to open up to the 2026 Asian Cup finals. Winning with any score over Taiwan will bring Indonesia to the 2026 Asian Cup, if in other matches Pakistan loses to the Kyrgyzstan.
Pakistani vs. Kirgistan will take place before the Indonesia vs Taiwan match. If this scenario occurs, Indonesia will have points with Taiwan which is six. However, Indonesia has the right to win the group because it is superior head to head.
However, a different method of calculation will occur if Pakistan wins against Kirgistan then Indonesia also wins against Taiwan.
When Pakistan and Indonesia won in the last fight, the second point and Taiwan would be the same, namely six. The goal difference will be a determinant of who won the group.
Taiwan has the advantage because their current goal difference is +11. Meanwhile, Pakistan -6, and Indonesia -1. Indonesia must beat Taiwan more than 12 goals to qualify for the 2026 Asian Cup if this scenario occurs.
(pur/aff)
