Pakistan women’s football team pulled off a stunning victory in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers, defeating hosts Indonesia 2-0 in a Group D match. 

 

The win marks a historic moment for Pakistan as they overcame a team ranked significantly higher in FIFA rankings.

 

Nadia Khan gave Pakistan an early lead by scoring in the 8th minute, registering her fifth international career goal. The momentum continued when Suha Hirani converted a penalty in the 18th minute to double Pakistan’s advantage. Throughout the match, Pakistan’s goalkeeper, Ziyana Jeewraj, made several crucial saves to deny Indonesia any chance of a comeback.

 

Pakistan’s FIFA ranking stands at 157, while Indonesia holds the 95th position, making this result even more significant for the Green Shirts. The team will now face Kyrgyzstan in their final Group D match on July 5.

 

The victory is Pakistan women’s first international win since September 2023, when they last defeated Laos in a penalty shootout.