New Caledonia have scored their first goal against an opponent from outside of Oceania in a senior women’s international match, during a 4-2 defeat to Indonesia in their second FIFA Series match at the Ratchaburi Stadium in Thailand. 

Julia Honakoko was the player to make history with the goal, whilst Léana Hmae also got on the scoresheet late on, as New Caledonia’s youthful senior side rescued some respect on the scoreboard after conceding four goals inside the first hour.

It follows a 4-0 defeat to Thailand in their first FIFA Series match three days prior, as the Francophone nation continue their preparations for FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026™ under U-20 coach Léon Waitronyie.

Two goals inside the first half-hour pushed Indonesia into an unassailable lead. Emily Nahon opened the scoring for the Southeast Asian nation from a corner in the 19th minute, before Sheva Furyzcha doubled their advantage in the 28th with a magnificent long-range free kick into the top-right corner of the net.

Furyzcha scored her second in the 53rd minute, whilst Claudia Schenemann also got in on the action for Indonesia in the 59th, with another stunning strike into the top-right corner from outside the penalty box.

RATCHABURI, THAILAND – APRIL 15: Players of New Caledonia line up for the team photos prior to the FIFA Series 2026 match between Indonesia and New Caledonia at Ratchaburi Stadium on April 15, 2026 in Ratchaburi, Thailand. (Photo by Pakawich Damrongkiattisak – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Despite finding themselves four goals down on the scoreboard, New Caledonia rallied in the last half-hour. Julia Honakoko made history with her nation’s first goal against an opponent from outside Oceania in the 61st minute, capitalising on a rebound inside the box to pick out the bottom-left corner on her right foot.

Honakoko came close to adding another with an effort that struck the crossbar, before Léana Hmae rounded out the scoring with New Caledonia’s second in the 80th minute – a looping long-range effort over the opposing goalkeeper’s head.

Whilst New Caledonia depart Thailand with two defeats from their two fixtures, the opportunity to gain experience against opposition from outside Oceania will serve their youthful side in good stead as they continue to prepare for FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026™ in Poland in September.

New Caledonia: 2 (Julia HONAKOKO 61′, Léana HMAE 80′)
Indonesia: 4 (Emily NAHON 19′, Sheva FURYZCHA 28′, 53′, Claudia SCHEUNEMANN 59′)

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