2023 SEA Games Football: The U-22 Indonesian National Team is Confident in Facing Myanmar

The U-22 Indonesian national team appeared more confident in the second round against the Philippines. The Garuda Nusantara squad immediately tried to show their fangs through Marselino Ferdinan’s action.

The 18-year-old footballer sent a pass in the penalty box in the 47th minute. However, the target Fajar Fathur Rachman was in an unprepared situation, so the ball was not able to finish properly.

Luck approached Indonesia in the 59th minute. Garuda Nusantara was awarded a penalty after Witan Sulaeman was violated by Rublico in the forbidden box.

Rizky Ridho, who holds the status of captain, becomes the executioner. But unfortunately, Quincy can read his kick well. The Philippines national team goalkeeper immediately moved to the right side to ward off the ball while preventing the Red and White second goal.

Indonesia again hit a stalemate afterwards. Indra Sjafri’s team found it difficult to find gaps to double their lead. Some of the opportunities obtained failed to be maximized.

Garuda Nusantara got a golden opportunity in the 81st minute. Witan Sulaeman moved to penetrate the Philippine defense and tried to send the ball to Pratama Arhan, whose situation was ideal enough to score. Unfortunately, this scenario cannot be continued. Witan was declared to be in an offside position.

Indonesia was again only able to kick off at the end of the second half. Irfan Jauhari appeared as the Red and White hero in the 89th minute after shooting a ball that the Philippines goalkeeper, Quincy, failed to anticipate.

Fajar Fathur Rachman then strengthened Indonesia’s superiority not long ago. He became the third player to record his name on the scoreboard while ensuring Indonesia’s victory over the Philippines 3-0.

Player lineup

Indonesia: Ernando Ari Sutaryadi, Rizky Ridho, Alfeandra Dewangga, Pratama Arhan, Ilham Rio Fahmi, Ananda Raehan Alief, Marselino Ferdinan, Beckham Putra Nugraha, Witan Sulaeman, Jeam Kelly Sroyer, Ramadhan Sananta

Philippines: Kammeraad Quincy, Rublico Santiago Colminas, Ledde Noah River, David Kevin Jurado, Yrick Rapisura Gallantes, Gavin Alonzo Muens, Kami Jaser Rendon Amirul, Dennis Salazar Chung, Pocholo Arellano Bugas, Jacob Agustin Iv Reyes Pena, Andres Rafael Teves Aldeguer