THE second day of Group A in the SEA Games women’s football tournament continued in Chonburi on 7 December, where Indonesia claimed a 3-1 victory over Singapore.
Group A features only three teams, and host Thailand have almost secured top position after winning their opening match. That left the Indonesia–Singapore fixture effectively as the decisive contest for the remaining semi-final place. Indonesia strengthened their qualification chances with this win, while Singapore, who still have Thailand left to play, are now virtually out of contention for a place in the next round.
Singapore opened the scoring in the 22nd minute through Fannah Neth, who finished a quick move to give her side an early lead. Indonesia responded nine minutes later when Iza levelled the match in the 31st minute, sending the teams into the break with one goal each.
Indonesia controlled the second half with stronger pressing and more decisive attacking play. Kaludia gave Indonesia the lead in the 63rd minute after a well-worked attacking sequence. The match moved towards its conclusion with Singapore struggling to regain rhythm, and Indonesia sealed the result in the 90+5 minute of added time when Ulia scored their third goal to secure all three points.
In Group A, Thailand lead with three points from one match, while Indonesia also hold three points from two matches played. Singapore have yet to earn a point after one match. The final group fixture, Thailand versus Singapore, will be played on 10 December and will determine the final standings. — Maung San Gyi/KZL
