Jens Raven Able To Answer Doubts

Jens Raven scored Indonesia U-19's winning single goal (doc. PSSI).

JAKARTA - The U-19 Indonesian national team has just won the 2024 AFF U-19 Cup after beating Thailand U-19 1-0 in the final at Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium, Surabaya, Monday, July 29, 2024.

The only goal of Garuda Muda's victory was scored by Jens Raven in the 17th minute. He took advantage of the second ball from a corner kick situation.

The goal is also the answer to public doubts about the contribution of the naturalized striker.

Previously in the group phase, there was pressure that the striker's contribution in scoring goals was minimal compared to the two centre-backs, Iqbal Gwijangge and Kadek Arel.

However, slowly Jens proved. When he began to be trusted to start, he added to his coffers.

In fact, Jens Raven became Indonesia U-19's top scorer with a total of four goals throughout the 2024 AFF U-19 Cup.

Moreover, one goal contributed importantly to bringing Garuda Muda to victory.

"It's amazing, I can score in the final, in the middle of a stadium that is crowded with fans. I can win in front of fans."

"I was able to perform well in this tournament, then become a champion, really a very emotional moment for me. This is my first official tournament with Indonesia," Jens Raven said after the match.

However, Jens Raven failed to catch the top scorer of the 2024 AFF U-19 Cup. He lost one goal to Australian U-19, Jake Najdovski.

Apart from that, apart from being the tournament champion, the U-19 Indonesian player won two individual titles.

Captain Dony Tri Pamungkas has been named the Best Player, while Ikram Algiffari holds the title of Goalkeeper of the 2024 AFF U-19 Cup.