The Indonesian National Team Silences Criticism, Donates Thailand 3-1 To The U-23 AFF Cup Final

Indonesian national team player Jeam Kelly Sroyer (11) scored against Thailand in the 2023 AFF U-23 Cup semifinals at Rayong Provincial Stadium, Thailand, Thursday (24/8/2023)/PSSI

JAKARTA The Indonesian U-23 national team (Timnas) confirmed that they qualified for the 2023 AFF U-23 Cup final after stopping the host Thailand 3-1 at Rayong Province Stadium, Thursday, August 24, WIB night.

Indonesia immediately took the lead when the game had only been running for ten minutes. The first goal for the Garuda Troops was scored by Jeam Kelly Sroyer from outside the penalty box after receiving the ball from Arkhan Fikri.

Shin Tae-yong's squad then added another thirteen minutes later through Muhammad Ferarri. He took advantage of the throw into Robi Darwis which was thrown from a distance quite far.

Four minutes later, Thailand rose and successfully cut the score to 1-2. Chudit Wanpraphao used a corner to break into Indonesia's goal.

Then in the extra minutes of the first half, Natcha Promsomboon actually scored an own goal to increase the advantage for Indonesia.

In the final later, Indonesia will face Vietnam which previously eliminated the Malaysian national team. Later the final match will be held at the same location, Saturday, August 26.

Indonesia and Vietnam are both hunting for the second title of this event. Garuda Muda before winning this event in 2019, while Vietnam was the defending champion after becoming the champion last year.