MUMBAI – Laga Indonesian Women’s National Team vs Australia in group B phase 2022 Women’s Asian Cup has been completed. As a result, Garuda Pertiwi -the nickname of the Indonesian Women’s National Team – was defeated by a score of 0-18.
Yes, Australia really looked top-notch throughout the match which was held at the Mumbai Football Arena, India, Friday (21/1/2022) afternoon WIB. In the first round, Indonesia even fell behind with a score of 0-9. Indonesia’s suffering continued into the second round so that a crushing defeat was inevitable.
The course of the match
First round
Australia started the game with such a mighty. Less than 15 minutes early in the game, they scored two goals. Both goals were scored by the star player, Sam Kerr in the ninth and 11th minutes.
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The Australian onslaught did not stop there. Three minutes later, Caitlin Foord added to the advantage of The Matildas – the nickname of the Indonesian Women’s National Team – to 3-0 after Fani Supriyanto’s kick could not be anticipated.
Trying to catch up, Garuda Pertiwi is actually getting further and further behind. It was Mary Fowler (17′) and Hayley Raso’s header (24′) gave Australia a 5-0 lead.
The suffering of the Indonesian Women’s National Team increased in the 26th minute after the violation in the forbidden box. Australia was awarded a penalty and Sam Kerr, who was appointed the executioner, was successful in doing his job well. Australia lead 6-0.
The fragile back line of the Indonesian Women’s National Team made Australia seem more flexible to attack. Three additional goals they can create in the next 15 minutes, through the action of Ellie Carpenter (34′), Sam Kerr (36′), and Emily Van Egmond (39′).
Before the match ended, Rudy Eka Priyambada’s men tried to retaliate, but it all ended in vain because the Australian defense was too solid. In the end, the 9-0 advantage for the Australian national team lasted until halftime.
Second round
In the second half, Indonesia made a number of changes in terms of players. One of them replaced Fani with Nurhalimah in guarding the crossbar.
However, Australia, who was already far ahead, seemed not satisfied, so they continued to attack Indonesia’s goal. A number of their efforts also yielded sweet results. In the 48th minute, Emily van Egmond fulfilled Australia’s advantage to become 10-0 when they broke into Indonesia’s goal with a hard kick from outside the box.
Six minutes later, it was Sam Kerr’s turn to break into Indonesia’s goal so his team won 11-0. Australia’s 12th goal was then scored by Emily van Egmond through her header.
Indonesia finally got the opportunity in the 61st minute. The cooperation of the players managed to bring the ball close to the Australian goal. Baiq Amiatun Shalihah then fired hard into the Australian goal. But unfortunately, the ball still bounced into the side of the goal.
Australia then continued its goal feast. There were five additional goals that were created. Among them were scored by the actions of Kyah Simon (67′ and 71′), Emely Van Edgmond (69′), Aivi Luik (78′)
In 10 minutes before the end of the match, the Indonesian Women’s National Team seemed to be trying hard to keep the goal from conceding again. However, their efforts failed to bear fruit because Harley Raso scored again to bring Australia 18-0 ahead. This score lasted until the end of the game.
The composition of the Australian Women’s National Team vs. the Indonesian Women’s National Team:
Australian Women’s National Team (4-1-4-1): Mackenzie Arnold, Ellie Carpenter, Alanna Kennedy, Clare Polkinhhorne, Steph Catley, Clare Wheeler, Hayley Raso, Mary Fowler, Emily Van Egmond, Caitlin Foord, Sam Kerr.
Coach: Tony Gustavsson
Indonesian Women’s National Team (4-4-2): Fani Supriyanto, Diah Tri Lestari, Vivi Oktavia Riski, Ade Mustikiana Oktafiani, Remini Chere Rumbewas, Octavianti Nurmalita, Baiq Amiatun Shalihah, Helsya Maeisyaroh, Pani Tri Oktavianti, Viny Silfianus Sunaryo, Zahra Muzdalifah.
Coach: Rudy Eka Priyambada
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