Timor-Leste W vs Indonesia W

Indonesia took the lead within five minutes. A midfield duel spilled loose, and Estella Loupatty collected the ball 20 yards from goal before driving a left-footed strike past the Timor-Leste goalkeeper. The Amsterdam-born forward's finish gave Indonesia the early platform they needed.

The Garuda Pertiwi doubled their advantage in the 28th minute through a set piece. A corner kick swung to the far post, where the Timor-Leste defence failed to clear. Emily Nahon rose highest to plant a downward header into the net, making it 2-0.

Indonesia dominated the remainder of the first half, pinning Timor-Leste deep in their own half. The statistical chasm in set-piece volume — nine corners for Indonesia against zero for Timor-Leste, per match data — reflected the attacking imbalance.

The second half followed a similar pattern. Indonesia continued to press for a third goal. Sheva Imut came closest, receiving a pull-back from close range but failing to convert. Deep into normal time, substitute Katarina Stalin had the ball in the net, but the referee disallowed the goal for a foul in the build-up.

Timor-Leste offered little in attack. They finished the match with no corners and four offsides, while committing nine fouls to Indonesia's five. Two yellow cards for Timor-Leste and one for Indonesia kept the disciplinary ledger relatively clean.

Loupatty's fifth-minute strike. The early goal forced Timor-Leste into a reactive posture from which they never recovered. Indonesia's set-piece dominance built on the momentum, and by the time Nahon scored from the corner, the match was effectively settled inside 28 minutes.

Estella Loupatty (Indonesia W) — Scored the opening goal in the fifth minute with a composed left-footed finish from outside the box. Her movement between the lines caused persistent problems for the Timor-Leste defence.

Emily Nahon (Indonesia W) — Scored the second goal with a well-timed header from a corner. Also anchored the back line as a central defender, helping restrict Timor-Leste to zero shots on target from open play.

Sydney Sari Hopper (Indonesia W) — Controlled the midfield tempo, linking defence and attack effectively and ensuring Indonesia maintained possession dominance throughout.

Player of the match: Estella Loupatty — her early goal set the tone for the entire contest.

The 9-0 corner count tells the story of a one-sided territorial contest. Indonesia's sustained pressure — reflected in a dominant share of possession and chances — contrasted with Timor-Leste's inability to build coherent attacks. Timor-Leste's four offsides indicate a forward line disconnected from midfield, unable to time runs against a well-organised Indonesian back four. The 9-5 foul differential suggests Timor-Leste's reactive defending: chasing the game from the fifth minute forced them into tactical fouls.

Indonesia moved to the top of Group B with three points, ahead of Cambodia. The win extended Indonesia's unbeaten run in the AFF Women's Cup to five matches, dating back to their 2024 title triumph. Timor-Leste, who lost their opening match, faced a must-win second fixture against Cambodia on 13 July 2026 — a match they ultimately lost 3-1, confirming their elimination from the tournament.

Indonesia's next Group B fixture was against Cambodia on 16 July 2026, a match that would decide the group winner. The Garuda Pertiwi went on to win that match and advance to the semi-finals as group winners.

A professional, efficient performance from Indonesia. They scored early, doubled their lead from a set piece, and never let Timor-Leste into the contest. The defending champions did what title contenders do in group-stage openers — controlled the game, avoided unnecessary risks, and banked three points without conceding. Timor-Leste's lack of attacking threat, especially from open play, remains a concern they could not address across the tournament.