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The U-23 Indonesian national team managed to penetrate the final round of the 2023 AFF U-23 Cup, after humiliating the host Thailand U-23 with a score of 3-1. / Photo: Instagram @timnas.indonesia
RAYONG – The U-23 Indonesian national team managed to penetrate the final round of the 2023 AFF U-23 Cup, after humiliating the host Thailand U-23 with a score of 3-1. The semifinal match between Indonesia vs Thailand took place at the Rayong Provincial Stadium, Thailand, Thursday (24/8/2023) evening, at 20.00 WIB.
The match had only been running for 10 minutes, Garuda Muda managed to excel first. Jeam Kelly Sroyer’s low kick was able to rip apart the Thailand U-23 goal guarded by Siriwat Ingkaew.
Shin Tae-yong’s squad again broke into Siriwat Ingkaew’s goal in the 23rd minute. This time, Muhammad Ferarri’s header from the penalty box using a throw in Robi Darwis succeeded in tearing the opponent’s net.
However, four minutes later, Thailand U-23 reduced the lag through Chudit Wanpraphao’s header who received a mature pass from a corner kick. The position changed to 1-2 in favor of Indonesia U-23.
Towards the end of the first half, Garuda Muda was able to add advantage. Haikal’s crossing bait from the right side of the Young War Elephant defense was tried to be driven away with a header by the U-23 Thailand midfielder, Natcha Promsomboon.
The header even slid into his own goal, and the goalkeeper Siriwat Ingkaew could not drive it away.
Meanwhile, in the second half of the game, the two competing teams were involved in buying and selling attacks. However, until the referee Hiroki Kasahara blew the long whistle to signal the end of the match, no more goals were scored. The final position was 1-3 in favor of Indonesia U-23.
With the 3-1 victory, Indonesia U-23 became the first team to conquer and break into the Young War Elephants’ goal. Previously, the home team was so strong in the group phase, with a clean sweep of wins without conceding a single goal.
In the final match, Garuda Muda will challenge Vietnam U-23, which has already made it to the final after defeating Malaysia U-23 with a score of 4-1. This top party will take place on Saturday, 26 August 2023, at 20.00 WIB, at the Rayong Provincial Stadium, Thailand.
Composition of Indonesian U-23 National Team Players
Goalkeepers: Ernando Ari Behind: Haykal Alfarizi, Alfeandra Dewangga, Muhammad Ferrari, Robi Darwis
Midfielders: Rifky Dwi, Arkhan Fikri, Bekcham Putra, Frengky Missa
Front: Jeam Kelly Sroyer, Ramadhan Sananta
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