Fierce Fighting and a Rain of Goals Colored the Match in Surabaya

Surabaya | Four matches in the U-15 girls’ category and two matches in the U-18 girls’ category delivered exciting action in the continuation of the HYDROPLUS Soccer League 2025, held at Bogowonto Field, Surabaya, on Saturday (25/10). The two U-18 girls’ matches showcased fierce battles between teams that played aggressively from the opening minute.

The match between Putri Meta and Srikandi Mojopahit FC in the U-18 category was intense from the first whistle. Both teams displayed disciplined and solid defensive organization, keeping the match tight throughout. Goalkeepers Aurel Kasih Runtupalit (Putri Meta) and Keysha Putri Dwi Arianti (Srikandi Mojopahit FC) were outstanding, producing several crucial saves to deny goal-scoring chances. The match ended in a goalless 0–0 draw, reflecting how closely contested the game was.

Another match in the same category featured Arema FC Women against Tigers Football Academy. Both teams applied high pressure and fought to control the tempo of the game. Arema FC Women opened the scoring through Oktavia Safara Putri in the 33rd minute, capitalizing on a lapse in the opponent’s back line. However, the lead lasted only three minutes before Tigers Football Academy equalized with a strike from Havivi Oktaditya, making the match even more thrilling and tense until halftime.

In the second half, the exchange of attacks continued as both teams traded goals. Arema FC Women regained the lead through defender Aileen Verina Natanael, but Tigers Football Academy equalized once again through Devie Novita Sari. The tension peaked when Rara Anindita scored the decisive goal in the 70th minute, sealing a narrow 3–2 victory for Tigers Football Academy over Arema FC Women.

In contrast to the U-18 category, the U-15 girls’ matches were dominated by three teams that played aggressively from the start and scored freely without reply. Tigers Football Academy claimed a commanding 7–0 win over Persida Putri Sidoarjo, followed by Srikandi Mojopahit FC defeating Persegres Putri 6–0. Meanwhile, Star LH Bulog Jatim Putri asserted their dominance with a 5–0 victory over Generation Putri, and Arema FC Women closed the matchday with an impressive 4–1 win over Putri Meta.

In the top-scorer standings, Kesya Arabela Manisya Nian from Arema FC Women leads the U-15 girls’ category with 13 goals. Meanwhile, in the U-18 girls’ category, Rara Anindita of Tigers Football Academy tops the scoring chart with six goals.