The U-17 Indonesian National Team Lost 0-3 To Barcelona

The U-17 Indonesian national team faced Barcelona Juvenil A in Bali. (Photo: Doc. PSSI)

JAKARTA The Indonesian U-17 national team (Timnas) must admit the superiority of Barcelona Juvenil A three goals without reply when playing a test match at I Gusti Ngurah Rai Stadium, Wednesday, August 2 night WIB.

In the first half, the U-17 Indonesian national team, which used the name Garuda United for fighting the club, was already two goals behind. The goalkeeper of Bima Sakti's squad conceded the first goal in the 25th minute.

The advantage of the opposing team was scored by Brian Farinaz Perez. His efforts with a hard kick were unable to be driven away by goalkeeper Garuda United, Rifky Tofani, so that Barcelona won 1-0.

The Indonesian goal then conceded again in extra time. This time it was Alexis Olmedo Vila's turn to register his name on the scoreboard.

Four minutes after halftime, Barcelona again netted the ball against Indonesia. The only goal in the second half of the match was scored by Guillermo Fernandez Casino.

This trial is a series of preparations for the Indonesian U-17 national team to face the 2023 U-17 World Cup. The prestigious age group event will take place in Indonesia from 10 November to 2 December.

Indonesia has been preparing itself at the training camp since July 9. A total of 34 players were successfully collected through selection and brought to trials while in Bali.

The names were obtained after the coaching team conducted a selection with a player's promotion and relegation system. During the selection process, nine players were sent home and 10 new names were called to attend the training camp.

The Garuda Muda squad will still play another trial against Kashima Antlers U-18 on August 5. After that they will continue their training camp in Germany in September.