AFF U-19 Cup Final Indonesia vs Thailand Held Monday 29 July

Jakarta, Beritasatu.com – The Indonesian U-19 National Team will meet Thailand in the final of the AFF U-19 Cup at the Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium, Surabaya, Monday (29/7/2024) starting at 19.30 WIB.

This means that Indonesia must immediately recover because it was only given a day’s rest, namely on Sunday (28/7/2024). Indonesia U-19 coach Indra Sjafri ensured that his team would immediately prepare to face Thailand.

“I will immediately ask our medical team to check the condition of all our players to be ready to face Thailand in the final later. We, as well as Thailand, only have a day’s rest. In this short time, we must also prepare for the final match,” said Indra Sjafri on Saturday (27/7/2024).

Indonesia advanced to the final after a narrow 1-0 win over Malaysia in a match also held at the Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium in Surabaya, Saturday (27/7/2024). The only goal scored by Garuda Muda was scored by Muhammad Alfarezzi Buffon in the 77th minute.

The pressure from Indonesia managed to create chaos in front of the goal. Iqbal Gwijangge then released a shot, but it hit the Malaysian goal. The rebound was used by Buffon to release another shot and break through the Malaysian goal.

Meanwhile, Thailand won a ticket to the final match after defeating Australia also with a score of 1-0. Thailand’s winning goal came from an own goal by defender Paul Dyland Leonard when the match entered the 13th minute.

Thailand managed to maintain their lead despite playing with 10 men. This is Thailand’s eighth appearance in the AFF U-19 Cup final. They have won five times, in 2002, 2009, 2011, 2015, and 2017.

Meanwhile, for Indonesia, this is the second final after becoming champions in 2013. When Indonesia won a penalty shootout over Vietnam. The Garuda Muda squad managed to lift the trophy under the guidance of coach Indra Sjafri.

Before the final match, there will be a fight for third place between Australia and Malaysia. This match will also be held at the Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium starting at 15.00 WIB.