Sidoarjo, Indonesia – South Korea U-23 coach Lee Min-Sung singled out Indonesian goalkeeper Cahya Supriadi for praise following a narrow 1-0 victory Tuesday night at Gelora Delta Sidoarjo.Despite the win, Min-Sung acknowledged Cahya’s strong performance as a key factor in limiting the scoreline.The match, a final group stage fixture in 2026 Asian Cup qualifying Group J, saw Hwang Do-Yoon score the lone goal. However, Indonesia’s Cahya repeatedly thwarted South Korean attacks, notably making two crucial saves in quick succession after halftime. “The Indonesian goalkeeper did his job well,” Min-Sung stated. “In addition, we also failed to direct the ball on target. That’s why we can only score one goal.”
Indonesia finished second in group J with four points,but will not advance to the 2026 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia,falling short of securing a spot as one of the four best runners-up. Coach Gerald Vanenburg’s team now faces elimination from contention.
following the match, Cahya expressed gratitude to the fans for their support. “Of course I thank the suporter who has been around for a long time and support us,” he said.He also acknowledged the team’s shortcomings, stating, “We know our condition is not okay. We apologize for failing to qualify for the 2026 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia.”
(ran/aff)