Indonesian EFootball National Team Reaches Quarter-Finals AFC EAsian Cup 2023, South Korea 4-0

JAKARTA - The Indonesian eFootball national team managed to beat South Korea in the last 16 of the Qatar 2023 AFC EAsian Cup, Sunday, with an aggregate score of 4-0, ensuring a place in the quarter-finals. The Garuda squad, which was strengthened by Elga Cahya Putra, Rizky Faidan, and Akbar Paudie, showed extraordinary dominance by winning both legs without reply, each with a score of 2-0.

The match, dubbed the "dead life" match, took place intensely and at risk, with Indonesia appearing aggressive from the first minute. In the fierce first leg, the 0-0 position lasted until the end of normal time, forcing the match into extra time.

Indonesia's success in opening the scoring occurred through Saddil Ramdani's corner which was converted by Rafael Struick. Then, Faidan and Elga took advantage of Struick's penalty to ensure a 2-0 win in the first leg.

Indonesia's dominance continued to the second leg with Faidan and Elga scoring a quick goal. Winning 3-0 on aggregate, Indonesia increased the advantage to 4-0 at the end of the first half. South Korea was unable to give a response, and the 2-0 position for the Garuda team lasted until the end of the match.

Furthermore, Indonesia will face the United Arab Emirates in the quarter-finals after the United Arab Emirates defeated Lebanon. The fierce battle between Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates is scheduled for tonight, at 21.00 WIB, heating up the AFC eFootball stage eAsian Cup Qatar 2023