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Philippines U-23 national team creates history, defeats
U-23 Indonesian National Team
for the first time, in
SEA Games 2025
.
In the Group C match at the 700 Anniversary Stadium, Chiang Mai, Thailand on Monday (8/12) evening, Indonesia U-23 lost 0-1 to the Philippines.The Young Azkals’ goal was scored by Otu Banatou.
This was Indonesia’s first defeat to the Philippines in the history of the SEA Games.In eight previous meetings, Indonesia had never lost.
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Indonesia’s first meeting with the Philippines in the SEA Games took place in 1977. On November 23, Indonesia and the Philippines shared the points with a score of 1-1.
After that the two teams met again in the 1981 SEA Games. In the match on December 11, Indonesia won 2-0.After that Indonesia never lost again.
Finally, in the 2023 SEA Games in Cambodia, Indonesia won 3-0.Therefore, this defeat feels very bitter in the history of Indonesian football at the SEA Games.
Instead, it’s a sweet victory.After winning against Indonesia for the first time, the Philippines also qualified for the semifinals.This is also revenge for the 2025 AFF U-23 Cup.
For Indonesia, the story of the 2023 SEA Games is like the proverbial fall down the stairs.Yes, the Philippines has humiliated them, their chances of qualifying for the semifinals are also slim.
Now, Indonesia’s chances of qualifying are not only determined by the results of its own struggle against Myanmar on Friday (12/12), but also depend on the results of the Vietnam versus Malaysia match, Thursday (11/12).
If the match between Vietnam and Malaysia ends in a draw, the story of the Indonesian U-23 National Team at the 2025 SEA Games is over. Whatever the result of the match against Myanmar will not matter.
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