12-05-2025
Indonesia defeat Bahrain to reach AFC Women's Futsal knockout stages
Indonesia booked their place in the knockout stage of the 2025 AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup with a convincing 5-1 win over Bahrain in Group C.
The win sees Indonesia finish third in the group with four points, enough to qualify as one of the best third-placed teams. Bahrain, meanwhile, exit the tournament after three consecutive defeats and a goal difference of minus nine.
Indonesia were in control throughout the match, dictating the tempo with quick transitions and superior finishing. It was a final group fixture for both sides, with Bahrain needing a win to have any hopes of progression, but the result was never in doubt.
The 2025 AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup, running from 6–17 May, serves as the qualification pathway to the inaugural FIFA Women's Futsal World Cup, to be held later this year in the Philippines. Twelve teams are competing, with the top three (plus the hosts) earning World Cup berths.
Bahrain's campaign began with a 4-0 defeat to Thailand, followed by a narrow 3-2 loss to Japan, before another heavy 5-1 defeat to Indonesia sealed their early exit. Indonesia had earlier drawn with Thailand and narrowly lost to Japan, but did just enough to Hessa Ali (right) in action vs Indonesia advance.
