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U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers: Indonesia vs Laos Schedule & Match Details

by Alex Carter - Sports Editor September 2, 2025

written by Alex Carter - Sports Editor

Sidoarjo, East Java – The Indonesian U-23 national team begins its campaign for a spot in the 2026 U-23 Asian Cup tommorow night, facing Laos at gelora Delta Stadium. The match, kicking off at 7:30 PM Western Indonesian Time (WIB), marks the start of Group J qualifying.

Indonesia is aiming to secure one of the top spots in Group J, which also includes Macau and South Korea, to advance to the final tournament. This qualification pathway is crucial for the nation’s developing football program, offering valuable international experience and a platform to showcase emerging talent. A strong showing in the qualifiers will boost Indonesia’s FIFA ranking and potentially open doors for future opportunities.

Historically, indonesia holds a favorable record against Laos at the U-23 level, with four wins and one loss in five encounters. The team has demonstrated offensive prowess in past meetings,scoring 12 goals while conceding only two,and achieving four clean sheets. Their most recent victory was a decisive 3-0 win at the 2018 Asian Games, fueled by a brace from Beto Goncalves and a goal from Ricky Fajrin.

Following the match against Laos, Indonesia will face Macau and then a challenging contest against South Korea, completing their group stage schedule.

Match Schedule:

Indonesia vs Laos
Gelora Delta Sidoarjo Stadium
wednesday (September 3, 2025)
7:30 PM WIB

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September 2, 2025 0 comments

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Indonesia vs Vietnam: U-23 Final Loss – AFF Cup 2025 Result

by Alex Carter - Sports Editor July 29, 2025

written by Alex Carter - Sports Editor

Indonesia’s U-23 national football team has once again fallen short in the AFF U-23 Championship, suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat to Vietnam in the final held at Bung Karno Stadium.This marks the second consecutive final where the Garuda Muda have been bested by their Southeast Asian rivals.

The highly anticipated match saw an open first half with both teams creating chances. However, it was Vietnam who broke the deadlock in the 36th minute through a goal from Nguyen Cong Phuong. Despite a spirited second-half push from the Indonesian side, their efforts to find an equalizer were ultimately thwarted by Vietnam’s solid defence.

This latest loss mirrors the outcome of the 2023 edition of the tournament, where Indonesia also faced Vietnam in the final. That encounter ended goalless,with Vietnam ultimately prevailing 6-5 in a penalty shootout after Indonesian goalkeeper Ernando ari’s decisive penalty was saved.The defeat means Indonesia is still searching for its first AFF U-23 Championship title since its victory in 2019, when they defeated Thailand in the final. Vietnam, meanwhile, continues its extraordinary run of dominance in the competition, securing its third consecutive title. Their previous triumph came in 2022 against Thailand, followed by back-to-back wins over Indonesia.(raw/ran)

July 29, 2025 0 comments

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Gerald Vanenburg on U-23 Indonesia’s Struggles vs. Philippines

by Alex Carter - Sports Editor July 19, 2025

written by Alex Carter - Sports Editor

Jakarta –

Indonesia’s U-23 national team secured a narrow 1-0 victory over the Philippines in their second match of the AFF U-23 Championship 2025, a result that highlighted the team’s struggles in converting chances. Coach Gerald Vanenburg addressed the offensive performance following the game at the Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK) on Friday, July 18, 2025.

The lone goal of the match came from an own goal by the Philippines’ Jaime Rozquillo in the first half. The Indonesian attack, featuring players like Hokky Caraka, failed to find the back of the net despite numerous opportunities.

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Jens Raven was absent from the starting lineup due to fitness concerns, and the offensive unit struggled to capitalize on the team’s dominance.

“If you don’t create chances,you can’t score goals. In this match, we had many opportunities, and that’s what’s critically important.The goals will come naturally,” stated Gerald Vanenburg at the GBK Stadium on Friday night WIB.

“In my opinion, we performed vrey well. We created many chances, and they had very few. I believe we should have scored four or five goals,” he added.

the own goal proved decisive, securing three points for the Indonesian U-23 national team. No further goals were scored, extending Indonesia’s winning streak in the tournament.

with this victory, garuda Muda now leads Group A with a perfect six points from two matches. Their progression to the next stage will be confirmed in their final group game against Malaysia on Monday, July 21.

“We have 23 players, and everyone must be ready.Today, it’s not just about Hokky (Caraka) or Jens, but also Brandon (Scheunemann), (Muhammad) Ferrarri, (Rayhan) Hannan, Toni (Firmansyah), and (rahmat) Arjuna,” Vanenburg emphasized.

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July 19, 2025 0 comments