CNN Indonesia
Sunday, 05 March 2023 06:14 WIB
Indonesia U-20 has a chance to reach the quarter-finals of the U-20 Asian Cup. (BETWEEN PHOTOS/SIGID KURNIAWAN)
Jakarta, CNNIndonesia —
A number of ways could be the way for Indonesian U-20 National Team qualify for the quarter-finals 2023 U-20 Asian Cup after defeating Syria.
The opportunity for Indonesia U-20 to qualify for the quarter-finals opened after winning 1-0 over Syria in the second match at the Lokomotiv Stadium, Saturday (4/3).
Indonesia won over Syria thanks to Hokky Caraka’s goal in the 34th minute with a left foot shot from outside the penalty box.
The victory over Syria put Garuda Nusantara in third place in Group A standings with three points. Indonesia has the same value as Iraq, but lost on goal difference.
However, Shin Tae Yong’s team is still in the hunt for a place to qualify for the quarter-finals. In each group, only the champion and runner up who can qualify for the quarter-finals.
The determination for the U-20 Indonesian National Team to qualify for the quarter-finals will take place against host Uzbekistan at the Istiqlol Stadium, Tuesday (7/3).
3 ways for Indonesia U-20 to qualify for the quarter-finals of the Asian Cup:
1. Win over Uzbekistan
Victory can open wide opportunities for the U-20 Indonesian National Team to advance to the quarter-finals. However, winning over Uzbekistan does not make Indonesia qualify automatically, but depends on the Iraq vs Syria match.
2. Iraq failed to win
If Indonesia wins over Uzbekistan, then Iraq must fail to win against Syria. If Iraq draws let alone loses against Syria, then Indonesia will qualify for the quarter-finals if it wins over Uzbekistan.
Meanwhile, if Iraq wins over Syria, and Indonesia wins over Uzbekistan, then head to head between the matches of the three teams that will be the decider.
3. Balance
Indonesia U-20 can still qualify for the quarter-finals of the U-20 Asian Cup by holding off Uzbekistan. But with a note, Iraq lost to Syria.
(sry/has)
