One save. One moment. One nation celebrating. At just 19, Lionesses' goalkeeper Izairida Shakira held her nerve in a high-pressure penalty shootout to send the Singapore Women's National Team to the ASEAN Championship and etch her name into local football history. But what was going through her mind? We relive the save that sparked a nation, explore her rapid rise, and hear why she believes the best is still to come.

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One save. One moment. One nation celebrating. At just 19, Lionesses' goalkeeper Izairida Shakira held her nerve in a high-pressure penalty shootout to send the Singapore Women's National Team to the ASEAN Championship and etch her name into local football history. But what was going through her mind? We relive the save that sparked a nation, explore her rapid rise, and hear why she believes the best is still to come. READ MORE: <a href="https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/goalkeeper-izairida-shakira-the-heroine-as-lionesses-down-cambodia-for-asean-cship-spot">https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/goalkeeper-izairida-shakira-the-heroine-as-lionesses-down-cambodia-for-asean-cship-spot</a> Got a story to tell? Get in touch! <a href="mailto:raushan@sph.com.sg">raushan@sph.com.sg</a>

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