Indonesia U-23 lineup Revealed for Crucial Macau Clash in Asian Cup Qualification
Sidoarjo,Indonesia – The Indonesian U-23 national team has announced its starting eleven for tonight’s pivotal qualifying match against Macau for the 2026 AFC U-23 Asian Cup,with several changes to the lineup that drew with Laos. The match,taking place at Gelora Delta Stadium,is critical for Indonesia’s hopes of directly qualifying for the tournament finals.A win against Macau is essential for Indonesia to maintain a realistic chance of topping Group J, as only group winners automatically advance. Runners-up face a challenging path through a second-best ranking qualification route, with only the top four from eleven groups securing a spot. South Korea currently leads the group with a perfect record, having defeated both Macau and laos convincingly.
The starting lineup features Cahya Supriadi in goal, with a defensive line of Dion Markx, Kakang Rudianto, Muhammad Alfharezzi Buffon, and Toni Firmansyah. Arkhan Fikri, Ananda Raehan Alief, and Rayhan hannan will form the midfield, supporting attackers Rahmat Arjuna Reski, frengky Deaner Missa, and Hokky Caraka. This represents a shift from the previous match, with Muhammad Ferrari, Kadek Arel, and Dony Tri Pamungkas dropping to the bench, and Rafael Struick and Jens Raven also not starting.
indonesia U-23 vs. Macau – Starting lineups:
Indonesia U-23: Cahya supriadi, Dion Markx, Kakang Rudianto, Muhammad Alfharezzi Buffon, Toni Firmansyah, arkhan Fikri, Ananda Raehan Alief, Rayhan hannan, Rahmat Arjuna Reski, Frengky deaner Missa, Hokky Caraka
Macau: Chak Fong, Weng Weng Weng Weng We, Hang Cho, Pak San, You.
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