Indonesia delivered a dominant performance to defeat Samoa 94–49 in the quarter-finals of the FIBA U18 Women’s Asia Cup 2026 Division B on 17 July 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand. A strong second-half display helped Indonesia pull away from their Pacific Island opponents, securing a place in the tournament’s semi-finals and keeping their hopes of promotion to Division A alive.
Indonesia made a confident start, setting the pace with aggressive defense and efficient scoring to establish an early lead. Samoa remained competitive in the second quarter, but Indonesia maintained control heading into halftime thanks to consistent ball movement and accurate shooting.
The game swung decisively after the break as Indonesia tightened its defense and limited Samoa’s scoring opportunities. The Indonesian side outplayed Samoa in both the third and fourth quarters, forcing turnovers and converting them into fast-break points. Their balanced offensive effort ensured the lead continued to grow until the final buzzer.
Five Indonesian players reached double figures, highlighting the team’s depth and collective approach. Joanne Giovanni and Yemima Rahiesa led the scoring with 15 points each as Indonesia comfortably progressed to the last four. Samoa battled throughout the contest but struggled to cope with Indonesia’s defensive intensity during the second half.
Standout Performances
- Joanne Giovanni (Indonesia): 15 points.
- Yemima Rahiesa (Indonesia): 15 points.
- Indonesia: Five players finished in double figures.
- Result: Indonesia advanced to the semi-finals.
Indonesia’s defensive dominance after halftime proved to be the difference. After building a solid first-half advantage, they allowed Samoa just 13 points across the final two quarters while continuing to score consistently at the other end.
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 qualified for the semi-finals.