Indonesia’s women’s national football team secured third place in the FIFA Women’s Series 2026 with a 4-2 victory over New Caledonia on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Ratchaburi Stadium in Thailand.
The Garuda Pertiwi, under head coach Satoru Mochizuki, dominated the match from the outset, building a commanding 4-0 lead before New Caledonia managed two late consolation goals.
Indonesia opened the scoring in the 20th minute when defender Emely Nahon converted a corner kick to make it 1-0. The lead doubled ten minutes later as Sheva Imut unleashed a powerful long-range free kick that found the top-left corner of the net, leaving the New Caledonia goalkeeper with no chance.
After a goalless remainder of the first half, Indonesia extended their advantage early in the second half. Sheva Imut completed her brace in the 53rd minute, calmly finishing after evading an offside trap to make it 3-0. Six minutes later, Claudia Scheunemann added a fourth goal with a rocket-like strike from outside the penalty area, assisted by Emely Nahon, to make it 4-0.
New Caledonia finally broke through in the 61st minute when striker Julia Honakoko scored to reduce the deficit to 1-4. They pulled another goal back in the 80th minute through Leana Hmae, whose lobbed effort eluded Indonesia’s goalkeeper Iris De Rouw despite Indonesian players protesting for a possible handball in the build-up. The Video Assistant Referee reviewed the incident and upheld the goal, making the final score 2-4 in Indonesia’s favor.
The result confirmed Indonesia’s third-place finish in the tournament, marking a significant achievement for the team in their first appearance in the FIFA Women’s Series.
Coach Satoru Mochizuki made tactical adjustments for the match, rotating the squad due to the absence of Safira Ika, who was serving a red-card suspension. Players including Isa Warps, Reva Octaviani, and Remini were kept on the bench as Mochizuki opted for a different starting lineup.
Indonesia’s performance throughout the match showcased their attacking intent, with numerous chances created by Rosdillah and others, although only the four goals were converted. The team maintained their composure despite New Caledonia’s late surge, seeing out the victory to secure the bronze medal position.
The victory over New Caledonia followed Indonesia’s earlier matches in the tournament, where they competed against other international sides in the FIFA Women’s Series 2026 hosted by Thailand.
As of now, there are no confirmed announcements regarding Indonesia’s next fixtures in international women’s football. Fans and followers of the team are advised to check official channels for updates on future matches and training camps.
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