JAKARTA - The Indonesian U-17 National Team was held to a 1-1 draw by Malaysia in the Garuda Championship Series 2026 trial match at the Manahan Stadium, Solo on Saturday, July 4 WIB.
The victory that was in sight was shaken after Malaysia scored the equalizer in the final seconds of the match.
In the Antara match, this match also became David Nascimento's debut as the new head coach of the Indonesian U-17 National Team.
Malaysia appeared aggressive since the whistle was blown. However, the Indonesian midfield was able to dampen the opponent's pressure and actually created the first opportunity in the fourth minute through Chico Jericho.
After passing one defender, Chico's hard shot was blocked by the Malaysian goalkeeper, Adam Nurfakrullah.
In the middle of the first half, Garuda Muda began to take over the game. Chico again threatened in the 31st minute, but his shot hit the crossbar.
Four minutes later, Dzaky Muhammad got a chance but was thwarted by Adam Nurfakrullah.
The tempo of the match decreased before halftime. Both teams had difficulty creating dangerous opportunities so that the first half ended without a goal.
In the second half, Indonesia appeared more dominant in ball possession. The entry of Ichiro Akbar brought positive changes in the midfield so that the Garuda Muda attack became more alive.
Dhamar Try Kusuma had a chance through a long-range shot that was still soaring. Melki Meyanu also threatened in the 63rd minute, but his shot hit the Malaysian player.
A minute later, the turmoil in front of the Malaysian goal almost scored a goal for Indonesia. Chico Jericho again tested Adam Nurfakrullah's reflexes with a hard kick from outside the penalty box that was still able to be deflected by the goalkeeper.
The deadlock finally broke in the 80th minute. Dhamar Try Kusuma successfully led Indonesia 1-0 after taking advantage of a rebound from the Malaysian goalkeeper's save on Chico Jericho's chance.
However, Indonesia's victory disappeared shortly before the match ended. Starting from Malaysia's corner kick, the ball hit the head of the Indonesian defender, Valdo Putra, who intended to clear the ball.
The round-skinned one actually turned into his own goal so that the score changed to 1-1.
The score remained until the final whistle. This result makes the Indonesian U17 National Team have to be content with starting the era of David Nascimento with a draw.
Starting XI Indonesia (4-3-3): Abdillah Isak; Faiz Fathurahman, Ramadhan Putra, Faiz Hikmal, Puma Nandhito; Melki Yatipai, Stenly Meyanu, Edsel Henrian; Chico Jericho, Dolvi Solossa, Dzaky Muhammad.
Malaysia (3-4-3): Adam Nurfakrullah; Adam Muqri, Muhammad Fareez Danial, Naim Musaddiq; Muhammad Aqif, Muhammad Dini, Muhammad Aniq Thaqif, Muhammad Harraz; Ahmad Aidil, Benjamin Aryan, Mohamad Fahim Akmal.
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