Pakistan’s women’s football team won a superb 2-0 victory against Indonesia more classified in their match D Group D of the AFC 2026 Women’s Asian Cup in Tangerang on Wednesday.
The victory marks the first triumph of Pakistan since September 2023.
Nadia Khan opened the scoring in the eighth minute, scoring her fifth international goal and giving Pakistan an early advance. Suha Hirani doubled the 18th minute advantage by converting a penalty, guaranteeing a dominant position for his team.
Although it was ranked 157th by FIFA, 62 places below Indonesia, Pakistan, Pakistan has shown resilience, in particular in defense. The goalkeeper Zeeyana Jivraj played a crucial role, denying several Indonesian attacks to preserve the white sheet. Indonesia had at least 8 shots on the target.
Statistically, Indonesia dominated possession (63%) and exceeded Pakistan 20-5, but the disciplined clinical finish and clinical finish in Pakistan have proven to be decisive. The hosts also had a shot with the post, while Pakistan succeeded three shots on the target from five attempts.
The latest Pakistan group phase game will be against Kyrgyzistan on July 5.
Their last international victory before this came in September 2023, when they defeated Laos with penalties.
Victory offers a significant morale to the Pakistan women’s football program when they aim to progress in continental competitions.
