2025 U-17 World Cup: Indonesia U-17 Scored Three Goals In Six Minutes In The First Round

JAKARTA - The U-17 Indonesian national team faced Zambia U-17 in the first match of Group H of the 2025 U-17 D Aspire Zone, Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, WIB night.

Indonesia U-17 failed to maintain its initial lead after being scored by Zambia three goals within six minutes.

Zambia appeared dominant in possession from the start, but they struggled to penetrate the Garuda Muda Squad's defense.

Indonesia U-17, which got a golden opportunity through a counter-attack in the 12th minute, did not waste it.

Fadly Alberto combed the right side of the attack before passing the ball to Evandra Florasta. The midfielder immediately stabbed into the penalty box and released the cross.

The Zambia goalkeeper, Christo Chitambala, briefly brushed off the cross, but the wild ball headed straight for Zahaby Gholy who immediately opened fire to open the 1-0 lead.

After winning, Indonesia U-17 was forced to defend as Zambia continued to control the ball to find an equalizer.

Even so, Garuda Muda had a chance to increase his advantage through a throw-in scheme from Fabio Azkairawan. However, Putu Panji failed to welcome the ball even though he had already been released from guard in the penalty box.

Half an hour into the game, Indonesia U-17's advantage is still safe. However, Garuda Muda's defense began to waver.

Sure enough, in the 35th minute, Zambia managed to equalize. The long ball fast attack from the back line met Kevin Chipelu who was free on the right.

He crossed a cross that Abel Nyirongo managed to score in front of Dafa Algasemi's goal. The score changed 1-1.

After the draw, Indonesia U-17 began to appear under pressure. In the aftermath, in the 37th minute they conceded again.

Starting from the error of the Indonesian U-17 player in his own area, the ball was won by the Zambian player and passed to Nyirongo. The attacker immediately fired a shot from outside the penalty box which Dafa could not reach.

Indonesia U-17 slumped four minutes later. Mathew Baker's failure to drain the ball made Chipelu come off again on the left side of the defense.

He again sent in a cross which was successfully met by Lukonde Mwale's flick in front of goal. The score changed to 3-1 for Zambia.

In the remaining time, Indonesia U-17 still has difficulty penetrating the Zambian defense and developing the game. The 3-1 score lasted until the break.