Indonesian U-20 Vs Thailand U-20 National Team Trial Results: Young Garuda Lose 1-2

The U-20 Indonesian national team tried out against Thailand U-20 (doc. PSSI).

JAKARTA - The U-20 Indonesian national team reaped unsatisfactory results in the inaugural trial match against Thailand U-20. In the match which was held on Friday, January 26, 2024, at 19.30 WIB, Garuda Muda conceded in the last minute even though he had already won first.

Appearing in front of 5,546 supporters themselves at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK), Senayan, Indonesia U-20 tried to dominate the game from the start of the match. However, the pressure was made by Thai troops first.

In the early minutes, the squad nicknamed the War Elephant immediately pressed with a shot at the goal. Luckily, the surprise at the beginning could still be anticipated by goalkeeper Ikram Al Giffari.

After reading enough of the opponent's movements, the U-20 Indonesian national team began to appear more focused. This step bore fruit because the Garuda Squad was able to score first through the execution of Toni Firmansyah.

His hard kick from the left side of Thailand's defense failed to be driven away by Kittipong Bunmak. The score then turned 1-0 and lasted until halftime.

At the beginning of the second half, Indra Sjafri immediately reshuffled the squad for the rotation of his players. This time he immediately made three substitutions at once.

Muhammad Kafiatur Rizky, Arlansyah Abdulmanan, and Rizdjar Nurviat came out and were replaced by Muflih Hidayat, Figo Denis, and Muhammad Iqbal Gwijangge. After the substitution scheme, the movement on the field was fresh again and could trouble Thailand's movement.

While trying to double the goal, Indra Sjafri's squad was surprised by Thailand's reply. Paripan Wongsa was in the scoreboard in the 63rd minute.

After Yuki Richard's team made the position 1-1, they again under pressure from Indonesia U-20.

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Buying and selling attacks is getting more intense between Indonesia U-20 and Thailand U-20 in the remaining time. Several times the golden opportunity for the War Elephant was created, but it was successfully blocked.

Taking advantage of five minutes of extra time, Thailand can even turn things around.

Pikanet Laohawiwat's corner failed to be driven away by goalkeepers, making the score change to 2-1 for the visitors until the game was over.