Three Indonesian National Team Coaches Who Successfully Conquer South Korea
JAKARTA - The U-17 Indonesian national team successfully defeated South Korea when they met in the 2025 U-17 Asian Cup. Given the fierce competition and South Korea was a strong opponent, the success of the U-17 Indonesian national team this time became a proud score.
Nova Arianto, who became the tactician, also managed to carve a good record because he could catch up with two other Indonesian national team coaches who could beat the Warriors.
The U-17 Indonesian national team won 1-0 over South Korea in the 2025 U-17 Asian Cup at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium, Friday, April 4, 2025, WIB night. Evandra Florasta became the sole goalscorer in the victory.
Before Nova Arianto, there was an Indonesian national team coach who defeated South Korea in the U-19 age group, U-23.
Here are three coaches of the Red and White Team who have won over South Korea.
Indra Sjafri
The first coach to guard the Garuda squad to conquer South Korea was Indra Sjafri. He brought the U-19 Indonesian national team to win from South Korea during a meeting at the 2014 U-19 Asian Cup Qualification. The moment occurred on October 12, 2013.
At that time, Indonesia and South Korea were fighting for the status of Group G winners of the 2014 U-19 Asian Cup Qualification which took place in Myanmar. Both teams collected six points before the duel.
Competing at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium, Indonesia won 3-2 over South Korea. At that time, Evan Dimas Darmono became the field star of Indra Sjafri's team with a hat trick recorded.
Shin Tae-yong
The next coach is Shin Tae-yong, who in fact gave a South Korean passport. he escorted the U-23 Indonesian national team to win over the Warriors in the 2024 U-23 Asian Cup.
Indonesia has won twice through Rafael Struick, equalized by South Korea via the own goals of Komang Teguh and Jeong Sang-bin.
After a 2-2 draw until extra time, Indonesia won 11-10 on penalties. The victory also made Indonesia make history by breaking into the semifinals of the U-23 Asian Cup for the first time.
Nova Arianto
Nova Arianto is the latest coach of the Indonesian national team to successfully beat South Korea. This note was made by Nova when handling the U-17 Indonesian national team in the 2025 U-17 Asian Cup.
With this 1-0 victory, Indonesia also ensured that it would qualify for the 2025 U-17 World Cup which will take place in Qatar in November 2025.