Indonesia U-20 vs Argentina: Garuda Nusantara beat Team Tango 2-1

Seoul –

Indonesia U-20 National Team overcome the competition Argentina U-20 national team at the event Seoul Earth On Us Cup 2024. Garuda Nusantara defeated Team Tango 2-1.

Competing at the Mokdong Stadium, Seoul, South Korea, on Wednesday (28/8/2024), Indonesia against Argentina was tight from the start. Albiceleste dominated attacks from the start.

Argentina would get a goal in the 15th minute. Mirko Juarez grabbed Ikram Algiffari’s goal and took the lead to 1-0 to break the tie.

In the second half, Argentina was still in control of Indonesia, who could start attacking. Indonesia itself was able to eventually level the score at 1-1 through Kadek Arel’s header. Indonesia’s winning goal was finally created by a penalty from Maouri Ananda Yves Simon Ramli in the 79th minute. The score remained 2-1 until the end of the game.

Next, Indonesia will face Thailand in the second match of the Seoul Earth On Us Cup 2024. The match will be held on August 30.

May Course

Led by Tomas Agustin Bernardoni up front, Argentina put a lot of pressure on Indonesia’s penalty box from the kick-off. Indonesia managed to defeat him several times.

After problems with open play, Argentina was able to break into the Indonesian goal through a set piece in the 17th minute. Starting with a wild ball from a corner kick, Rodrigo Ezequiel Stocco’s hard kick was deflected by Mirko Juarez, sending the ball into the Indonesian goal.

Indonesia’s own U-20 national team struggled to apply pressure. At times he was able to attack through the wings, but Argentina were quickly overwhelmed.

In the 25th minute, Argentina had a chance to add a goal. Bernardoni received the ball in the penalty box and shot with his right foot. The ball was still going to the left of the Indonesian goal.

After the cooling off break, Argentina’s dominance continued. At the same time, Indonesia started to keep the ball a lot, but it was difficult to pose a threat.

At times Indonesia can scream in Argentina’s defensive zone, but they have yet to score a goal. Argentina’s defense is still too strong to penetrate.

Going into the final minutes of the first half, the Indonesian U-20 National Team tried to contain Argentina, who set the tempo. Tinkering with Indra Sjafri’s men still failed to produce a fairer. The score remained 0-1 until the break.

In the second half, Argentina continued to dominate Indonesia. However, the changes made by Indonesia made a difference.

Indonesia started to press hard, and in the 64th minute, Indonesia had a good chance to equalize the score. Through an attack from the wing, Dony Tri Pamungkas received the ball from a draw pass and fired a hard shot at the Argentine goal. The ball is still blocked by the opposing defender. That is the best opportunity in Indonesia.

Kadek Arel was able to finally level the score in the 74th minute with a header. He won an aerial duel with goalkeeper Lucas Sebastian Cuffia, and headed the ball into the net. The score is 1-1.

Recently, Indonesia was able to be ahead of Argentina. The penalty was awarded after Muhamad Ragil, who was also brought on in the second half, was fouled by goalkeeper Sebastian Cuffia. Maouri Ananda Yves Ramli Simon stepped up to serve, and he was able to go over the Argentine goalkeeper. Score 2-1 in favor of Indonesia.

In the 85th minute, Indonesia almost scored the third goal. Toni Firmansyah’s kick only hit Argentina’s goal post.

Entering the injury time, Argentina looked difficult to catch up. Coach Claudio Gugnali received a yellow card for protesting. The final score remained 2-1 until the match ended, Indonesia defeated Argentina at the Seoul Earth On Us 2024 event.

Starting XI

Indonesia: Ikram Algiffari, Kadek Arel, Alfarezzi Buffon, Meshaal Hamzah Bashier, Dony Tri Pamungkas, Muhammad Iqbal Gwijangge, Figo Denis, Toni Firmansyah, Camara Ousmane Maiket, Riski Afrisal, Arlyansyah Abdulmanan

Argentina: Lucas Sebastian Cuffia, Zahir Jose Ibarra, Nazareno Roselli, Mirko Juarez, Jonathan Leonel Ledesma, Tiago Esidin, Rodrigo Ezequiel Stocco, Matias Gabriel Favale, Santiago Colidio, Mateo Daniel Benegas, Tomas Agustin Bernardoni

(then/krs)