Indonesia secured a convincing 94–49 victory over Samoa in the quarter-finals of the FIBA U18 Women’s Asia Cup 2026 Division B on 17 July 2026 at Nimibutr Stadium in Bangkok. The win booked Indonesia’s place in the semi-finals, where they advanced to face unbeaten Lebanon in the battle for a place in the championship game and promotion to Division A.
Indonesia established control during the opening quarter with a 26–14 advantage before Samoa responded with an improved second period. Although Samoa narrowed the deficit slightly before halftime, Indonesia took complete command after the break with an outstanding defensive performance. The Southeast Asian side limited Samoa to just nine points in the third quarter and only four in the fourth, pulling away for a comfortable 45-point victory.
Five Indonesian players finished in double figures as the team displayed its offensive depth. Joanne Giovanni and Yemima Rahiesa led the scoring with 15 points each, combining for 10 rebounds. Indonesia’s balanced attack and relentless defensive pressure proved too much for Samoa, which struggled to keep pace after halftime.
The victory marked another important milestone for Indonesia, which is aiming to return to Division A after being relegated following the 2024 tournament. With confidence building, the team advanced to the semi-finals carrying momentum from one of its strongest performances of the competition.
Standout Performances
- Joanne Giovanni (Indonesia): 15 points.
- Yemima Rahiesa (Indonesia): 15 points, key all-around contribution.
- Indonesia: Five players scored in double figures.
- Quarter-final Result: Indonesia advanced to the semi-finals.
Indonesia’s defensive effort after halftime proved decisive. After leading by 14 points at the break, they held Samoa to just 13 combined points in the second half while steadily extending their advantage to seal a dominant victory.
Match Statistics
- Tournament: FIBA U18 Women’s Asia Cup 2026 Division B
- Round: Quarter-finals
- Date: 17 July 2026
- Venue: Nimibutr Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand
- Final Score: Indonesia 94–49 Samoa
- Quarter Scores:
- Q1: Indonesia 26–14 Samoa
- Q2: Indonesia 24–22 Samoa
- Q3: Indonesia 20–9 Samoa
- Q4: Indonesia 24–4 Samoa
- Result: Indonesia advanced to the semi-finals.