The 7-Goal Masterclass
Match Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Competition | Srikandi Merdeka Cup 2026 |
| Match | Malaysia U-17 vs Saudi Arabia U-17 |
| Date | August 19, 2026 |
| Venue | Super Soccer Arena, Kudus, Indonesia |
| Final Score | Malaysia 9 - 0 Saudi Arabia |
| Lim You's Goals | 7 |
| Other Scorers | Putri Mia Alysa, Ku Nur Qaleysha |
| Result | Malaysia reach semi-finals |
Match Highlights
Video: Lim You's 7-goal performance vs Saudi Arabia — Srikandi Merdeka Cup 2026
Goal-by-Goal Breakdown
Lim You found the net in the 8th, 22nd, 27th, 57th, 75th, 83rd, and 85th minutes. Six of her seven goals came from outside the penalty box.
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8'
Goal 1 — Opens the scoring earlyOpen Play
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22'
Goal 2 — Doubles the leadLong Range
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27'
Goal 3 — Hat-trick before halftimeOpen Play
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57'
Goal 4 — Continues the rout after the breakLong Range
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75'
Goal 5 — From the penalty spotPenalty
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83'
Goal 6 — Late strike from distanceLong Range
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85'
Goal 7 — Seals an unforgettable nightLong Range
As for the seven goals, I can't take all the credit because my teammates provided the balls and I just helped finish them.
— Lim You, showing her team-first mentalityMatch Context
Playing With 10 Players
What made Lim You's performance even more remarkable was that Malaysia played most of the match with 10 players after Dishanna Pillay was shown a red card in the 21st minute. Despite being a player down, Malaysia dominated with 63% possession and 24 attempts (14 on target).
Historic Achievement
Lim You's seven-goal haul is being reported as a landmark achievement for Malaysian women's football — the first time a Malaysian female player has scored seven goals in an official international match.
Group A Standings
The victory saw Malaysia finish as Group A runners-up on four points, level with Hong Kong but advancing to the semi-finals on goal difference. Hosts Garuda Pertiwi topped the group.
What's Next
Malaysia faced Thailand in the semi-finals on Friday, August 22, 2026. Lim You admitted she feels some pressure but intends to use it as motivation to help the national team reach the final.