JAKARTA - The Indonesian national team won a historic victory in the 2023 Asian Cup qualification. Faced with Kuwait, the Garuda squad won with a narrow score of 1-0.

In this match, the Indonesian national team was left behind first. Nadeo Argawinata's goal was broken by Yousef Al Sulaiman who received Badel Al Almotawaa's pass.

However, Shin Tae-yong's men managed to equalize before the first half ended. The violation committed by Kuwaiti goalkeeper Rashed Al Dousari against Rahmat Irianto resulted in a penalty in the 44th minute.

Marc Klok who became the executioner was successful in carrying out his duties. Calmly, Klok put the ball into the right side of the Kuwaiti goal and beat Rashed Al Dousari.

The Indonesian national team actually turned ahead in the 46th minute. The crisis that occurred in front of the Kuwaiti goal was successfully exploited by Irianto. He hit the ball into the net with his left foot.

These positive results brought Indonesia to the first place in the standings of Group A of the 2023 Asian Cup Qualification with a collection of three points. Next in Group A, Sunday, June 12 early morning WIB, Indonesia will face Jordan.


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