Sidoarjo, Indonesia – The Indonesian U-23 and South Korean U-23 national teams share notable stylistic similarities, according to Macau U-23 coach Kwok Kar Kok Kenneth, as both sides prepare for a crucial showdown in the 2026 U-23 Asian Cup Qualification. the upcoming match between Indonesia and South Korea, scheduled for Tuesday night (September 9, 2025) at Delta stadium in Sidoarjo, is being widely viewed as a decisive contest for advancement in Group J.
Currently,South Korea leads Group J with six points,followed by Indonesia with four. This sets up a high-stakes final group stage match where Indonesia must win to secure a qualifying spot. A draw will not be sufficient to guarantee progression as one of the best runner-up teams across all 11 qualifying groups. Kenneth’s observations highlight a common tactical approach between the two teams, possibly influencing the match’s dynamic.
Macau U-23 experienced losses to both Indonesia and South korea during the qualification campaign, falling 0-5 in each contest. Kenneth, reflecting on those matches and anticipating Tuesday’s clash, noted, “First of all, the two teams played with a vrey high tempo, very fast,” as reported by tuoitre.
He further elaborated on the attacking similarities, stating, ”They attack in a fairly similar way in the final third area because Korea has two high strikers, Indonesia also has number 9, Raven, and player number 16. Therefore, I’m sure the match between the two teams will take place with a fast tempo.” The insight suggests a potentially open and offensively-focused encounter as Indonesia aims to overcome the group leaders and advance in the qualifying tournament.