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U-23 Indonesian National Team
will start the struggle in
SEA Games 2025
by facing the Philippines at the 700 Anniversary Stadium, Monday (8/12).
This was not an easy match, because The Young Azkals’ fighting machine was already hot.The Philippines have played one match, while Garuda Muda has not.
In the first match, the Philippines beat Myanmar with a score of 2-0.In this match, the Philippines’ game looked solid.Not only in the back line, also in the middle.
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If compared with the way he played when appearing in the 2025 AFF U-23 Cup, there was an improvement.The team coached by Garrath McPherson played short from foot to foot with positive progressiveness.
The presence of players who have caps in the senior national team, such as Sandro Reyes, Dylan Dmuynck, Javier Mariona, Santiago Runlico, and Otu Banatao, makes the team solid.
Of the 23 Filipino U-23 players, 14 of them appeared in overseas competitions.Even though they are not in big teams, their quality is considered to be a strength in itself.
In particular, Mariona could be a serious threat to Indonesia.Before defending the Philippines, the 20 year old player played for El Salvador U-20.
Another player the Philippines needs to watch out for is Sandro Reyes.This 22 year old player defended the Philippines in all age categories, from U-15 to senior.The caps are complete.
Currently Reyes is active in Germany with FC Gutersloh.This is a German fourth tier club.In the 2026 Asian Cup Qualification, he collected two goals.
The Philippines’ ambitions in the 2025 SEA Games are also firm, to avenge their defeat in the 2025 AFF U-23 Cup. The Philippines also wants to end their report of never winning over Indonesia in the SEA Games.
Playing in Thailand, which is considered a neutral location, is considered the right moment.We will try to maximize the Indonesian fighting machine which is not yet hot.
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While being handled by Indra Sjafri,
U-23 Indonesian National Team
played four trial matches.The result was two losses and two draws.
The two defeats both occurred in the first meeting.India U-23 and Mali U-23 beat Indonesia in their first meeting.However, this was not the case in the second match.
This indicates that there was a situation or condition that made Garuda Muda not optimal in the first match.It is also feared that this will happen again against the Philippines at the 2025 SEA Games.
The good news is that Indonesia has optimal preparation time.Before being in Chaing Mai, Indonesia U-23 held a training camp in Bangkok until the squad was complete.
This is different from the very short preparation for test matches.It could be said that the chemistry between players is much more solid than in test matches.This also applies to players from abroad.
Dion Markx, Mauro Zijlstra, and Ivar Jenner had joined the team more than five days before the match against the Philippines.They didn’t jetleg for this match.
This condition is expected to be the difference.This rather long gathering time can also be a means for Indra to indoctrinate or motivate the players.
Facing an increasingly mature Philippines, Indra needs a solid form of play too.If the players can perform like they drew against Mali U-23, the chance of winning will be open.
In this case Jenner’s role will be very vital.As captain and rhythm maker in midfield, his connectivity with the back and front players will be key.
Apart from that, what we always look forward to are Indra’s surprise repositions.This coach from West Sumatra is often adept at repositioning, which makes the team’s game more intense.
Will Indra’s new ideas work well against the already hot Philippines?What is certain is that the fight for back to back gold will start from the match against the Philippines.
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