Appearing In The AFF-23 Cup, Here's The Schedule For The Indonesian National Team

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JAKARTA - The Indonesian U-23 National Team will appear in the 2022 AFF U-23 Cup competition which will be held next February in Cambodia. Status as defending champion, Garuda Muda joined in Group B with Malaysia, Myanmar and Laos.

The AFF U-23 Cup competition will take place on 14-26 February. With the approaching time, the Indonesian U-23 national team has been waiting for various challenges to face opponents in Group B.

The inaugural match in the 2022 AFF U-23 Cup will be passed by the U-23 national team against Laos at Prince Stadium, Phnom Penh, on February 15. After that, the U-23 national team will also meet Myanmar on February 18.

Meanwhile, the final match in the group phase will be played by the U-23 National Team by facing eternal rivals, Malaysia. The prestigious match will take place at the Morodok Techo Stadium, Phnom Penh, on February 21.

Later, the winners from each group will automatically qualify for the semifinals of the 2022 AFF U-23 Cup. Meanwhile, the three runners-up in the group will compete for one other position in the semifinals.

Apart from the situation of the national team being included in the hell group, Garuda Muda has a good reputation because it holds the status of defending champion in the U-23 AFF Cup.

The title was won in 2019, when the U-23 national team coached by Indra Sjafri won 2-1 over Thailand in the final. The victory could not be separated from the goals contributed by Sani Rizki Fauzi and Osvaldo Haay.

This year, Garuda Muda is expected to repeat the success of the previous edition. Especially now that they are under the care of South Korean coach, Shin Tae-yong, who has a record that is no less slick.

The following is the schedule for the U-23 National Team in the 2022 AFF U-23 Cup

15 February Indonesia vs Laos

February 18 Indonesia vs Myanmar

February 21 Indonesia vs Malaysia