Indonesia U-20 Vs Argentina U-20 Results: Young Garuda Shocking, 2-1 Win

JAKARTA - The U-20 Indonesian national team managed to win when they met Argentina U-20 at the Seoul Earth On Us Cup 2024. In the match Wednesday, August 28, 2024, afternoon WIB, Indra Sjafri's team was able to fight back to lock down the 2-1 victory.

Competing at the Mokdong Stadium, Seoul, the meeting between Indonesia U-20 and Argentina U-20 had been going on fiercely since the early minutes. Although Albiceleste's troops dominated the attack, Indonesia U-20 was able to provide resistance.

Argentina pressed a lot first into the area of the Indonesian U-20 penalty box. The effort then bore fruit when the game had only been running for 17 minutes. Starting from a wild ball from a corner kick, Rodrigo Ezequiel Stocco's hard kick was able to be deflected by Mirko totaling and shaking the Indonesian U-20 net.

After winning 1-0, Argentina had a chance to double the number in the 25th minute. Bernardoni received the ball in the penalty box and fired a right-footed shot. Fortunately, the ball still deviated from the left of the Indonesian goal.

Had stopped because of the cooling break, Argentina resumed dominance when the match started again. The U-20 Indonesian camp began to take over possession in the remaining time, but it was difficult to present threats.

Indonesia U-20 tried to lock up Argentina, which loosened its tempo at the end of the first half. However, Indra Sjafri's team still could not bring in an equalizer until the break.

In the second half, Argentina had pressed Indonesia. However, the change made by Garuda Muda made a difference.

Indonesia started to come out pressing because in the 64th minute there was a golden opportunity from Dony Tri Pamungkas. Receiving the ball from the bait, Dony tried to shoot hard at the Argentina goal, but unfortunately the opponent could cut the ball.

The goal that was awaited finally arrived 10 minutes later. Kadek Arel's header made the score 1-1. He won the aerial duel with goalkeeper Lucas Sebastiancuffia and sent the ball into the net easily.

Not long ago, the U-20 Indonesian national team was able to take the lead again over Argentina. This time through the penalty prize given by the referee.

The penalty was obtained after Muhamad Ragil, who entered the second half, was violated by goalkeeper Sebastiancuffia. Maouri Ananda Yves Ramli Simon stepped up as the executor and could outwit the goalkeeper.

The score then changed to 2-1 for the advantage of the U-20 Indonesian national team. In the 85th minute, Indonesia's third goal was almost made by Toni Firmansyah's kick, but the ball still hit the Argentine post.

Entering injury time, Argentina looked frustrated to catch up. Coach Claudio Gugnali was given a yellow card for excessive protests.

The score 2-1 finally lasted until the match broke up. The U-20 Indonesian national team successfully defeated Argentina in the inaugural match of Seoul Earth on Us 2024.