SINGAPORE, 23 NOVEMBER 2024 – Mattar Sailors flipped the script on last year’s narrow 2-1 defeat in the 2023 Women’s National League (WNL) final, securing a well-deserved victory by the same scoreline against first-time finalists Eastern Thunder FC on Saturday night. The win crowned them WNL champions for the first time after a tightly contested final.
Adriana Lim opened the scoring in the 44th minute, giving the Sailors a narrow 1-0 lead heading into halftime. The goal also secured her position as the league’s top scorer for the 2024 season, finishing with an impressive 15 goals.
Adriana Lim (in Mattar Sailors jersey number 7) in action, November 2024.
The Sailors continued their strong performance in the second half, with Natasha Kaur doubling their lead to 2-0.
Natasha Kaur (in Mattar Sailors jersey number 20) in action, November 2024.
Substitute Tina Afrida managed to pull one back for Eastern Thunder late in the game, but it wasn’t enough to deny Mattar Sailors their historic 2-1 win. The victory earned them the championship trophy and S$8,000 in prize money.
With this achievement, Mattar Sailors join the list of past WNL champions, including Changi Village SRC (2017), Tampines Changkat CSC (2018), Tanjong Pagar United (2019), Police Sports Association (2022), and Royal Arion (2023).
Eastern Thunder’s Tina Afrida celebrates after scoring, November 2024.
Eastern Thunder FC took home S$5,000 as first runners-up.
The 3rd/4th placing match between Royal Arion and Winchester will be rescheduled to 8 December 2024 after the match was abandoned in the 74th minute due to inclement weather.
The Football Association of Singapore (FAS) congratulates Mattar Sailors on their achievement and commends all teams for their efforts this season.
CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT
FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF SINGAPORE
