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U-23 Indonesian National Team
managed to beat Myanmar 3-1 in the final match of Group C
SEA Games 2025
, Friday (12/12).However, it failed to shift Malaysia from the top position in the best runner up standings.
Garuda Muda, which from the start needed to win with a three goal margin, actually appeared less convincing in the first half which took place at the 700th Anniversary Stadium, Chiang Mai.
Myanmar actually appeared disciplined from kickoff.They were even able to score first in the 29th minute through Min Maw Oo’s beautiful goal.
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Being left behind by one goal actually made Indonesia even more panicked.Attacks that are built often fail due to miscommunication.
The goal that the Red and White team had been waiting for only happened in the 45th minute through Toni Firmansyah.Toni managed to steal the ball from goalkeeper Hein Htet Soe who failed to catch Dony Tri Pamungkas’ corner kick.
In the second half, Indonesia still had difficulty completing a series of golden opportunities they had.Indra Sjafri’s squad often wastes golden opportunities due to poor finishing.
Indonesia was only able to score two additional goals in the final minutes through Jens Raven.Unfortunately Raven’s two additional goals were not able to get Indonesia through to the semifinals via the best runner up route.
Indonesia is now the runner up in Group C with three points with a surplus of one goal.Meanwhile, the top of the standings is dominated by the Philippines, which has six points from two wins.
The Red and White Team also failed to displace Malaysia from the top position in the best runner up standings even though they both had a one goal surplus.
Malaysia excelled in goal productivity because they previously won 4-0 over Laos 4-1 in the first match of Group B even though they then lost 0-2 to Vietnam in the last match.
Best Runner Up Standings SEA Games 2025
1. Malaysia 3 points (+1)
2. Indonesia 3 points (+1)
3. Timor Leste 3 points (-3)
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