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The Indonesian U-23 national team failed to qualify for the semifinals despite winning 3-1 over Myanmar in the final match of Group C of the 2025 SEA Games at the 700th Anniversary Stadium, Chiang Mai, Thailand, Friday (12/12) evening WIB.
This victory was not enough for the U-23 Indonesian National Team.Ivar Jenner and his friends were unable to compete with Malaysia to secure a ticket through the best runner up route.
The U-23 national team and Malaysia both collected three points.However, Malaysia has better goal productivity with a goal difference of 4-3 compared to Indonesia’s 3-2.
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Myanmar was able to take a 1-0 lead over the U-23 National Team in the 29th minute.Min Maw Oo’s curling shot from outside the penalty box nestled into the left corner of Daffa Fasya’s goal.
Indra Sjafri made a substitution after Indonesia conceded the goal.Zanadin Fariz was introduced to replace Rayhan Hannan.
The Indonesian U-23 national team continues to try to put pressure.This pressure paid off after Doni Tri’s corner failed to be captured perfectly by goalkeeper Hein Htet Soe.
Toni Firmansyah grabbed the ball that escaped his catch to make the score equal at 1-1 in the 45th minute.This equal score lasted until the first half ended.
Myanmar had a golden opportunity to regain the lead in the 55th minute.Luckily, Zaw Win Thein’s shot, which was in an open position in the penalty box, did not reach the target.
U-23 National Team captain, Ivar Jenner wasted a golden opportunity in the 63rd minute.His shot from inside the penalty box took advantage of the chaos in front of the Myanmar goal but still did not meet the target.
Indonesia made another threat in the 69th minute.Dony Tri fired a hard shot which was blocked by the Myanmar goalkeeper, Hein Htet Soe.
An own goal was almost created by Myanmar defender, Phyo Pae Sone.Dony Tri’s measured pass in the penalty box was headed by Sone and the ball hit the Myanmar crossbar.
Kadek Arel almost put the U-23 Indonesian National Team ahead in the 79th minute.Robi Darwis’ long-range throw was headed towards goal by Kadek Arel.
The fast-flying ball was pushed over by goalkeeper Htet Soe and then the ball hit the crossbar for the second time in this match.
Two player changes were made by the U-23 National Team with the entry of Rahmat Arjuna and Muhammad Ferrari.The hope is that this player change can enable the Garuda Muda Team to score a goal against Myanmar.
The Indonesian U-23 national team was able to take the lead for the first time in this match in the 89th minute.Ferrari’s header, which was plotted as an impromptu striker, was successfully converted into a goal by Jens Raven and changed the score to 2-1.
In second half injury time, Raven scored his second goal of the match with a header from a corner kick.The score changed to 3-1 in favor of Indonesia but it was still not enough to get Raven and friends through to the semifinals.
Lineup
Indonesian National Team U-23 XI (4-3-3): Daffa Fasya;Robi Darwis, Kakang Rudianto, Kadek Arel, Frengky Missa;Ivar Jenner, Toni Firmansyah, Rafael Struick;Rayhan Hannan, Mauro Zijlstra, Dony Tri Pamungkas.
Myanmar U-23 XI: Hein Htet Soe;Zaw Win Thein, Myat Phone Khant, Moe Swe, Than Toe Aung, Phyo Pae Sone, Kaung Htet Paing, Ye Yint Phyo, Thurain Tun, Oakkar Naing, Min Maw Oo.
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