The Indonesian women's national football team secured a 2-0 victory over Timor Leste in their opening Group B match of the 2026 AFF Women's Cup at the Kuala Lumpur Stadium, Malaysia.
The winning goals scored by Estella Loupatty and Emily Nahon boosted the confidence of Garuda Pertiwi, who arrived in Malaysia as the tournament's defending champions.
From the kick-off, Satoru Mochizuki's team immediately took the initiative and was able to open the lead in the fifth minute.
Starting from successfully gaining control of the ball in the middle sector, Estella received a pass in front of the Timor Leste penalty box before releasing a left-footed shot that went into the corner of the goal and was unable to be reached by goalkeeper Gorette De Fatima.
The early lead boosted the Indonesian players' confidence. The Garuda Pertiwi squad continued to dominate the match, while Timor Leste remained largely defensive and struggled to develop their game due to Indonesia's continued pressure.
