Pakistan’s women’s football team achieved an impressive 2-0 victory against Indonesia of greater rank in its group D match of the 2026 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers in Tangerang on Wednesday.
Victoria marks the first international triumph of Pakistan since September 2023.
Nadia Khan opened the scoring in the eighth minute, obtaining her fifth international goal and giving Pakistan an early advantage. Suha Hirani doubled the advantage in the 18th minute by converting a penalty, ensuring a dominant position for her side.
Despite being 157 for FIFA, 62 places below Indonesia in 95th position, Pakistan showed resilience, particularly in defense. The goalkeeper Zeeyana Jivraj played a crucial role, denying multiple Indonesian attacks to preserve the clean blade. Indonesia had at least 8 shots on the goal.
Statistically, Indonesia dominated possession (63%) and surpassed Pakistan 20-5, but Pakistan’s disciplined defense and the clinical finish was decisive. The hosts also had a shot in the post, while Pakistan achieved three shots in the target of five attempts.
The last match of the Pakistan group phase will be against Kyrgyzstan on July 5.
His last international victory before this arrived in September 2023, when they defeated Laos by penalties.
The victory provides a significant moral impulse for the Pakistan women’s football program, since its goal is to make greater progress in continental competitions.
