RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - The Indonesian women’s futsal team advanced to the semifinals of the 2026 ASEAN Women’s Futsal Championship without kicking a ball on Thursday night, February 26, 2026, as Thailand’s dominant victory over Malaysia sealed their place in the last four.

Malaysia suffered an emphatic 0-8 defeat to Thailand in the final Group A match at Terminal 21 Korat in Nakhon Ratchasima. The result proved decisive for Indonesia, who progressed as group runners-up, Antara reported.

Thailand, unbeaten in the group stage, topped Group A with six points after winning both matches. Indonesia followed in second place with one point, the same tally as Malaysia, but advanced on superior goal difference.

The team coached by Luis Estrela finished with a minus-three goal difference from two matches, while Malaysia ended bottom of the group with a minus-eight goal difference following the heavy loss to Thailand.

Thailand were in full control throughout the match. They built a 3-0 lead in the first half through goals from Darika, Suchanat, and Ariya.

The hosts intensified their dominance after the break, adding five more goals. Suchanat netted her second in the 28th minute to make it 4-0, before Sangrawee, Jenjira, and a brace from Paerploy completed the 8-0 rout.

By finishing second in the group, Indonesia set up a semifinal clash against Australia on Friday, February 27. The other semifinal will see Thailand take on Vietnam on the same day. ***