Up to 3rd position, Indonesia U-19 Opens Hope for Semifinals

BEKASI – The U-19 Indonesian National Team has opened up hope for the semifinals after moving to third place in Group A’s standings AFF U-19 Cup . This certainty was obtained after the Garuda Nusantara squad won 5-1 over the Philippines U-19.

Competing at the Patriot Stadium, Bekasi, Friday (8/7/2022) night, the U-19 Indonesian National Team opened the scoring through Rabbani Tasnim’s penalty kick in the 14th minute. The player from Bekasi also bought a hat-trick and one assist.

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The winning goals for the U-19 Indonesian National Team were scored by Rabbani Tasnim (14′, 41′, and 50′), Alfriyanto Nico (26′) and Razza Fachrezi (70′). Meanwhile, the Philippines U-19 consolation goal was scored by Justin Chan Frias (29 ‘).

With this result Indonesian U-19 National Team opportunity to qualify for the semifinals. Garuda Nusantara squad rose to third place in Group A standings armed with 8 points from 2 wins and 2 draws.

Meanwhile, the Philippines U-19, which had previously been confirmed to be eliminated from the tournament, is in fifth position with 0 points after swallowing four consecutive defeats in Group A.

The top position in Group A is still controlled by Vietnam U-19 with a collection of 10 points armed with 3 wins and 1 draw. Vietnam is in tight competition with Thailand U-19 who is entrenched in second place with the same number of points.

Only two clubs in Group A qualify for the semifinals. With one match remaining, the Indonesian U-19 national team has the opportunity to qualify if they beat the last opponent, Myanmar U-19. Meanwhile, Thailand and Vietnam will kill each other on the same day, Sunday (10/7/2022).

Group A . standings