Shela: The Heart of the Game That Never Stops Running
25 May 2026
Shela leapt high into the air, her eyes locked fearlessly onto the ball she was chasing. Her sharp instincts almost always gave her the advantage in aerial battles. Physically, she was not tall—she even looked smaller than many of the other players. But the way she moved made her presence feel much bigger.
The ball seemed glued to her feet, following every quick turn and twist she made through tight spaces.
Many people were captivated by her ability to slip effortlessly between two or even three defenders. Yet Shela’s true brilliance this season was never just about dribbling. She was the relentless engine of the midfield.
In every match, Shela became the player who held the balance of the team together. She could appear anywhere on the pitch: one second bursting down the wing, the next sprinting deep into defense to break up an opponent’s counterattack.
Throughout the tournament, her name may not always have appeared on the scoresheet as a goal scorer, but her contribution in maintaining the transition between attack and defense was irreplaceable.
The Aloisius Final: Proof and Pride
As one of the participants in Girls Football 3.0, football for Shela was never only about individual technique, it was about collective hard work.
Her most unforgettable moment came during the Aloisius Final on February 1, 2026. There, she and her teammates fought with everything they had to secure a place on the highest podium.
“Winning first place was not easy for us,” Shela recalled.
“But I felt incredibly proud because we played as one team and fully supported each other on the field.”
The victory at Aloisius Field became real proof for Shela that her abilities could help lift her team to the top. There was a deep sense of pride when she realized that all her hard work as a box-to-box midfielder had finally paid off.
Shela closely marks an opponent carrying the ball. (Photo: Alfred Ike Wurin/Plan Indonesia)
Fighting Doubt, Chasing Dreams
Shela’s motivation may sound simple, but it carries powerful meaning. She wants to prove that girls possess the same courage and ability on the football field.
She often hears dismissive voices—people who believe football is too rough for girls. But every time those doubts appear, Shela becomes even more determined to run harder and faster.
For Shela, the football field is a place to be heard. Every drop of sweat is another step toward her dream.
And she does not want to stop here.
With her talent and determination, Shela dreams of becoming a famous football player in the future.
“To all girls, don’t be afraid,” she said firmly.
“We can play football well too. We can express ourselves on the field. We do not belong only in the kitchen. We deserve the same opportunities and facilities as everyone else. That’s why we should never be afraid to pursue our dreams.”
Written by: Alfred Ike Wurin| Edited by: Annisa Aulia Hanifa | Photo: Alfred Ike Wurin/Plan Indonesia
