JAKARTA - The U17 Indonesian national team striker, Fadly Alberto Hengga, emphasized his determination to win three points in the inaugural match of the 2025 U17 World Cup against Zambia in Doha, Qatar, Tuesday, November 4.
Alberto assessed that the victory in the opening match would be an important asset for Garuda Muda to make it easier in the remaining two matches of Group H.
"The important thing is that in the first match we can steal the three points. So for the next matches it will be easier," said the Bhayangkara FC player at an online press conference on Sunday.
However, he realized that the next two matches would not be easy, especially against Brazil and Honduras.
Lawan like Brazil cannot be taken lightly. But we with all our might and hard work will carry out what coach Nova (Arianto) gave. We are tactically ready to fight Brazil and Honduras," he said.
Alberto admitted that the success of the U17 national team reaching the World Cup was an extraordinary and never imagined experience before.
"In the past we just thought, can we get to the World Cup? We got together from 2024, played in AFF, then qualifying for the Asian Cup, AFC, until finally at this World Cup we really didn't expect it," said Alberto.
He also expressed his pride in seeing the warm welcome of Indonesian fans when the team arrived in Doha on Saturday (1 November).
"My team and I are very happy because in Qatar there are also supporters. Their support is very helpful, encouraging from off the field, and making us more excited when playing," said Alberto.
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The U17 Indonesian national team will face Zambia on November 4, Brazil on November 7, and Honduras on November 10. All group stage matches will be held at the Aspire Academy, Doha, Qatar.
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