Sidoarjo, Indonesia – South Korea U-23 coach โLee Min-Sung singled out Indonesian goalkeeper Cahya Supriadi for praiseโ following a narrow โค1-0 victory Tuesday โฃnight 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 โขattacks, โnotably making two crucial saves in quick succession after halftime. “The Indonesian goalkeeperโ did hisโฃ job well,” Min-Sung stated. “In addition, we also failed to direct the ball on target. That’sโข why we can only score one goal.”
Indonesia finished second in group J withโ four points,butโฃ will not advance to the 2026 Asian Cup in Saudiโฃ Arabia,falling short of securing aโฃ spot as one of the four best runners-up. โ Coach Gerald Vanenburg’s team now faces elimination from contention.
following the match, Cahya expressed gratitude toโฃ the fans for their support. “Of course I thank the suporter who has been around for aโข long time and support โus,” he said.He also acknowledged the team’s shortcomings, stating, “We know our condition is not okay. We apologize forโฃ failing to qualify for the 2026 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia.”
(ran/aff)
