Figo Penalty Prevents Indonesia from Defeating Against China

Jakarta, Beritasatu.com – Figo Dennis' penalty ensured a 1-1 draw when the Indonesian U-20 National Team conducted a trial against China at Madya Stadium, Gelora Bung Karno complex, Jakarta, Friday (22/3/2024) evening.

Indra Sjafri's troops will still face China again in the second trial which is scheduled at the same location on Monday (25/3/2024).

The Indonesian national team tried to press from the start. However, it was China who managed to break the deadlock in the 15th minute, when defender Peng Xiao scored the ball into Ikram Al Giffari's goal from a corner. China leads 1-0.

Missing one goal made Indonesia try to get back up. A good opportunity was obtained in the 20th minute when defender Muhammad Muhli rushed to send the ball. However, the home players' finishing was still not good.

The Indonesian national team can play more freely. However, they were still unable to score a goal back until halftime.

Indonesia tried to play more aggressively in the second half, while China relied a lot on counter attacks.

Despite this, Arkhan Kaka and his colleagues in attack still had difficulty penetrating the Chinese defense. Various attempts can always be suppressed by the visiting team's defense.

In the 89th minute, China received a penalty due to a violation by He Yiran against Toni Firmansyah.

The penalty execution was taken by Figo. He carried out his duties perfectly. A 1-1 draw closed this match.

List of players for the U-20 Indonesia vs China team:
Indonesia: Ikram Al Giffari, Dony Tri Pamungkas, Muhammad Muhli Hidayat, Muhammad Iqbal Gwijangge, Arlyanshah Abdulmanan, Dani Saputra, Muhammad Kafiatur Rizky, Rahmat Syawal, Sulthan Zaky, Arkhan Kaka

China: Xie Gongbo, He Yiran, Liu Tiecheng, Peng Xiao, Xu Junchi, Chen Zeshi, Xia Zihao, Ye Daoxin, Liu Chengryu, Tang Rui, Zhong Wen