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Appearing dominant, the U-17 National Team won 7-0 over North Mariana in Round 1
Jakarta, Beritasatu.com – The Indonesian U-17 National Team appeared dominant and took a landslide lead of 7-0 over the Northern Mariana Islands in the first round of the 2025 U-17 Asian Cup qualifying match in Group G at the Abdullah Alkhalifa Alsabah Stadium, Kuwait, Friday (25/10/2024).
The goals that put the U-17 national team ahead before the break were scored by Muhamad Zahaby Gholy, Muhammad Aldiansyah Taher, and I Komang Gelgel, who each scored two goals, and Evandra Florasta.
The Indonesian U-17 national team relied on Muhamad Zahaby Gholy for its front line in this match. The player from Bekasi appeared in the front row with I Komang Gelgel and Muhammad Aldiansyah Taher. Meanwhile, the middle row is filled with Fandi Ahmad Muzaki, Evadra Florasta, and Lucas Lee.
The back line was entrusted to Dafa Zaidan El Fikri, I Putu Apriawan, Daniel Alfrido, and Andi Faith Rahman. They guarded goalkeeper Dafa Al Gasemi. Coach Nova Arianto made six substitutions compared to those who started against Kuwait.
Indonesia appeared to put on an attacking performance from the moment referee Mahmoud Ahmad Mazin Alsawalmeh from Jordan blew his whistle to signal the start of the match.
Indonesia was already in the lead when the match entered the second minute. Starting from an attack from the right side sent by Dafa Zaidan El Fikri which hit his partner and then continued with a kick from Muhamad Zahaby Gholy’s right foot.
Indonesia tried to increase their lead through Fandi Ahmad’s kick in the fourth minute. However, his shot was well caught by goalkeeper Edward Ariola.
Indonesia continued to lock down the Northern Mariana defense by appearing to dominate in the first half. Dafa Zaidan fired passes towards the front of goal several times, but his teammates failed to utilize them.
Indonesia increased their lead in the ninth minute. Following an Indonesian player’s attack on the opponent’s goal, Gholy fired a kick which the opponent’s goalkeeper was unable to prevent. Gholy also scored his second goal that night and put the U-17 Indonesian National Team ahead 2-0.
Gholy almost scored again in the 11th minute. He curled a shot towards goal, but it just crossed over the goal.
In the 15th minute, Indonesia increased their lead to 3-0 thanks to a goal from Muhammad Aldiansyah Taher. After receiving encouragement from his colleague. The player with number 20 then grabbed the ball and then fired a left-footed shot that tricked goalkeeper Edward Ariola.
Indonesia’s fourth goal was scored in the 21st minute thanks to the action of Evandra Florasta. The goal started from goalkeeper Mariana’s failure which Gholy then used as bait. Florasta then used his pass and scored a goal.
In the 23rd minute, Indonesia scored another goal and changed the score to 5-0 thanks to a goal from I Komang Gelgel. One minute later the score changed to 6-0 after Aldiansyah Taher scored his second goal of the night.
Indonesia scored again in the 42nd minute thanks to Gelgel’s goal. It started with a pass from the right side sent by Dafa Zaidan from the right side which the North Mariana defender failed to clear perfectly. The opposing defender’s shot was immediately met with a header by Gelgel and went straight into Edward Ariola’s goal. The score of 7-0 for Indonesia lasted until the first half ended.
Northern Mariana Islands U-17 vs Indonesia U-17 Player Lineup:
Northern Mariana Islands U-17: 1 Edward Ariola; 3 Nolan Manuel Ngawekl, 4 Moshe Sikkel, 7 Aiden Camacho, 18 Jayson Tagabuel; 6 Yutaka Kadokura, 10 Mark Ryan Costales, 14 Akoni Matsumoto; 17 Taiga Namai-Scoggins, 20 Taher Shabbir Shakir, 9 Chan Seo Yeom.
Coach: Konomi Suzuki
Indonesia U-17: 23 Dafa Al Gasemi; 2 Dafa Zaidan El Fikri, 4 I Putu Apriawan, 12 Daniel Alfrido, 13 Andi Faith Rahman; 21 Fandi Ahmad Muzaki, 6 Evandra Florasta, 11 Lucas Lee; 17 I Komang Gelgel, 20 Muhammad Aldiansyah Taher, 7 Muhamad Zahaby Gholy.
Coach: Nova Arianto
Appearing dominant, the U-17 National Team won 7-0 over North Mariana in Round 1
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