Indonesia U-17 Beats South Korea in 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup
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April 5, 2025 | 12:57 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesia U-17 national team achieved a historic milestone in the 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup at the Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Friday, April 4, 2025. In a landmark moment, they secured their first-ever victory against South Korea in an official competition.
This significant event unfolded when Indonesia U17 faced South Korea in their opening Group C match of the 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup at the aforementioned stadium. A decisive goal by Evandra Florasta in the added time of the second half sealed a narrow but momentous 1-0 victory for Coach Nova Arianto's squad.
The following are key facts about the Indonesia U-17 national team's match against South Korea, which culminated in a 1-0 triumph:
First Official Victory for Indonesia U-17 Against South Korea
The Indonesia U-17 national team recorded their inaugural victory over South Korea in an officially recognized competition. Prior to this encounter, the "Garuda Muda" (Young Garuda) squad had faced South Korea three times, registering one draw and two defeats. Their most recent meeting in the 2008 AFC U-17 Championship saw the "Taeguk Warriors" secure a convincing 9-0 win.
Indonesia Briefly Tops Group C Standings
This victory initially propelled Indonesia to the summit of the temporary Group C standings with three points. However, their position was subsequently adjusted after Yemen defeated Afghanistan 2-0 in their opening match.
In the updated Group C standings, following the completion of the first matches for all four teams, Indonesia occupies the second position. They share the same number of points as the group leader, Yemen, but possess a lower goal difference. South Korea and Afghanistan currently hold the third and fourth positions, respectively.
Evandra Florasta celebrates his goal in the match against South Korea in the ongoing AFC U-17 Asian Cup in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. X @TimnasIndonesia
Evandra Converts Crucial Rebound After Initial Penalty Miss
The concluding moments of the match against South Korea proved to be a heart-stopping experience for the Indonesia U-17 national team. In the first minute of added time (90+1'), Evandra was presented with a penalty kick opportunity. While his initial attempt was saved by South Korean goalkeeper Park Dohun, the 16-year-old forward reacted swiftly to slot the rebound into the net, scoring the decisive goal.
Following their 1-0 lead, Coach Nova Arianto's team displayed resolute defensive organization to protect their advantage. Their solid defensive performance ensured that the score remained unchanged until the final whistle, confirming their historic victory.
This goal marked Evandra's second for the Indonesia U-17 national team in the five matches he has played since his debut on August 25, 2024.
Indonesia's Third Victory in the AFC U-17 Asian Cup
The result of the match against South Korea represents the third victory for the Young Garuda squad in the history of the AFC U-17 Asian Cup. Previously, the Indonesia U-17 national team had achieved victories against Tajikistan (4-1 in 2010) and Iran (2-0 in 2018).
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