JAKARTA - The U-23 Indonesian national team again faced Mali U-23 in a trial match ahead of the 2025 SEA Games at Pakansari Stadium, Bogor Regency, on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, WIB night.
Previously in the first meeting, Saturday, November 15, 2025, the U-23 Indonesian national team lost 0-3 to Mali. Reflecting on the result, this second meeting is expected to be much better.
For the sake of that target, Indra Sjafri as the coach entrusted Daffa Fasya to the goalkeeper position. He replaced Cahya Supriadi who played in the first test match.
Three defenders in the 3-4-1-2 scheme are occupied by Muhammad Ferarri, Dion Markx, and Kadek Arel who are expected to appear solid to stem the attacks of the Mali players.
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In midfield, Ivar Jenner remains a key figure. The Utrecht FC player will be duet with Rivaldo Pakpahan.
Doni Tri Pamungkas, who played well in the first test match, will fill the left wing post and Raka Cahyana occupies the right wing post.
Rafael Struick is trying to be more complete with his new position. Dewa United's player this time will play attacking midfielder to support the movement of the two forwards.
As an attacker, Mauro Zijlstra was given the trust to be able to break into the Mali goal. He will have a duet with Hokky Caraka which Indra Sjafri trusted to play as a starter.
The Composition Of Indonesian U-23 Players Vs Mali U-23
Indonesian U-23 national team (3-4-1-2): Daffa Fasya; Muhammad Ferarri, Dion Markx, Kadek Arel; Raka Cahyana, Ivar Jenner, Rivaldo Pakpahan, Dony Tri Pamungkas; Rafael Struick; Hokky Caraka, Mauro Zijlstra
Mali U-23: Mayame Sissoko; Issa Traore, Sekou Doucoure, Dan Sinate, Boubakar Dembaga, Hamidou Makalou, Sekou Kone, Ibrahima Diakite, Moulaye Haidara, Pape Niama Sissoko, Aboubacar Sidibe
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