Singapore’s women’s football team won 2-0 against Indonesia in an international friendly played at Arcamanik Stadium in Bandung on June 3, 2026 [1, 2, 3]. The match marked the debut of Mihoko Ishida as head coach of the Singapore team, who joined the Football Association of Singapore in April after a career as a former Arsenal forward and rock star [1, 2, 3].
The goals came from Danelle Tan and Nicole Lim. Tan scored in her 27th international appearance, marking her 10th goal for Singapore, while Lim scored her second goal on her 13th cap [1, 2, 3]. Despite Singapore being ranked 152 in the world compared to Indonesia’s 106 at the time, the team secured their second victory over Indonesia in five years after a run of eight matches with mostly losses to the rival nation [1, 2, 3].
Coach Ishida shared her philosophy, saying, “My style is about continuing to try without fear of mistakes. Players are not being forced – but there is structure and discipline,” reflecting her approach to balancing freedom with team discipline [1].
The next challenge for Singapore's women’s team will be against Cambodia, ranked 117th, at the same venue in an upcoming match scheduled after the Indonesia game [1, 2, 3]. This win under Ishida sets a positive tone for the team's campaign.
