Nova Arianto Asks The U-17 Indonesian National Team To Show Great Guts When Meeting Brazil

JAKARTA - The U-17 Indonesian national team coach, Nova Arianto, left an important message ahead of the second match of the 2025 U-17 World Cup against Brazil U-17. After losing to Zambia U-17, he asked his team to look at the follow-up match with great guts.

In the inaugural match against Zambia, the U-17 Indonesian national team actually managed to take the lead thanks to Zahaby Gholy's goal. However, then the opponent was able to turn things around to ensure a 3-1 victory.

Reflecting on the match, Nova Arianto then constantly reminded his players to play more daring and have great courage during the second match against Brazil.

"First in the dressing room I tell you, yes, if you are once again players afraid on the field, afraid to clash, afraid to monitor the ball, yes, the situation will always be suppressed."

"That's what I said in the second half. We can see the quality of the game, in a player's determinacy, from the courage of the players, it can be very different, yes, with the first half so we can see many opportunities that occur."

"That's what I actually want from the players and hopefully I can fight Brazil too," Nova Arianto said in an official statement after the match, quoted on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.

Will face Brazil, Nova said the U-17 Indonesian national team will still rely on the 3-5-2 scheme.

"If it's a formation, it might stay the same, yes. Once again, Brazil is one of the seeds in the 2025 U-17 World Cup."

"I tell the players never to be afraid before competing and just try," Nova emphasized.