Only a 3-3 draw, Garuda leads the 2024 AFF Cup Group B standings

Solo, Beritasatu.com – Garuda achieved a surprising result in the Indonesia vs Laos match in the 2024 AFF Cup because they only drew 3-3 at Manahan Stadium, Solo, Thursday (12/12/2024).

However, one point at home means the Indonesian National Team temporarily leads the Group B standings with four points. Second place is filled by Vietnam, who collected three points from a 4-1 win over Laos in the first match. Vietnam will only play their second match when they host Indonesia on September 15 2024.

The Philippines, Myanmar and Laos respectively occupy third, fourth and fifth positions after winning one point, Indonesia of course has to maximize the remaining two matches.

Muhammad Ferrari and his friends will visit Vietnam in the third group stage match of the 2024 AFF Cup on 15 December 2024. Indonesia’s last match in this preliminary round will be to host the Philippines at Manahan Stadium on 21 December 2024.

The match at home to Vietnam on Sunday (15/12/2024) will certainly be a challenge for the Garuda troops. The reason is, the team coached by coach Kim Sam-sik can be called the strongest team in group B. They were able to win 4-1 over Laos which was able to hold Indonesia to a draw.

Moreover, Indonesia will fight at their home ground, namely the Viet Tri Stadium. Shin Tae-yong’s troops will also appear without Marselino Ferdinan, who received a red card when they met Laos. Indonesia also couldn’t underestimate the Philippines in the last match at Manahan Stadium. They could make a surprise like Laos in this match at the football arena in the city of Solo.

In the Indonesia vs Laos match, the hosts were shocked by a guest goal scored by Penyavong when the match had only been running for nine minutes. Indonesia equalized thanks to Kadek Arel’s action in the 12th minute.

Just a minute later, Laos were back in front thanks to Phathana Phommathep’s kick. Indonesia was able to equalize thanks to Muhammad Ferrari’s goal in the 18th minute and lasted until the end of the first half.

Indonesia had to play with 10 players after Marselino Ferdinan was given a red card for receiving a second yellow card. Indonesia then took the lead after Ferrari scored from a corner kick in the 72nd minute.

Laos managed to take advantage of the negligence of the Garuda squad’s defenders and scored a goal thanks to the action of Phathana Phommathep. The Indonesia vs Laos score ended in a 3-3 draw.

2024 AFF Cup Group B standings: