Batang Putri player Risma Ayu Tafti'ah emphasized that she is not discouraged even though her team failed to reach the semifinals of the U18 Hydroplus Soccer League (HSL) All-Stars 2025/2026, after losing 0-3 in their final Group A match against Putri Garut.
He stated that the crushing defeat in the match at the Supersoccer Arena, Kudus Regency, Central Java, on Thursday, would be valuable capital to evaluate their own qualities in order to bounce back better in the future.
"We have to get stronger to face tough opponents. We also have to increase our physical strength and improve our technique," Risma said in a press conference after the match.
According to him, failure to reach the top four must be addressed maturely and must not be drowned in disappointment.
The team still has many aspects that need to be improved to be able to compete against opponents of better quality in the next opportunity.
