Indonesia U-20 Cannot Be Jemawa After Defeating Argentina U-20

Indonesia U-20 beat Argentina U-20 in the first match of Seoul Earth on Us Cup 2024 (doc. PSSI).

JAKARTA - The U-20 Indonesian national team managed to beat Argentina U-20 in the first match of Seoul Earth on Us Cup 2024. These results also managed to become a new historical record.

Garuda Muda started its journey on the Seoul Earth on Us Cup 2024 at the Mokdong Stadium, Seoul, Wednesday, August 28, 2024, afternoon WIB. Indra Sjafri's team managed to win 2-1 over Albiceleste.

PSSI General Chair Erick Thohir praised the struggle of the U-20 Indonesian national team in South Korea. Moreover, this is a proud new historical record.

Even so, the chairman of PSSI emphasized that this achievement should not make the team a deterrent.

"It's a historic victory. I'm the one watching the game looking at the struggles of our players. Moreover, they scored a win with a comeback after falling behind first. Really saluted."

"Even though we can beat Argentina, the team that is ranked far above us, don't be arrogant or arrogant," said Erick Thohir in his statement.

Not only appreciating this phenomenal victory, Erick also praised the game of coach Indra Sjafri's foster children who were not afraid to fight against a team like Argentina.

"I consider Indonesia U-20's defense solid. Several times it was attacked, but it could get out of pressure."

"Hopefully this will become a good mental capital. However, remember, their journey is still long," he said.

In that match, during the first 45 minutes, the U-20 Indonesian national team actually excelled in terms of possession.

However, the meeting of the Argentine defense made it difficult for Dony Tri Pamungkas and colleagues to penetrate the opponent's defense.

It was noted that Indonesian U-20 players were not given the opportunity to release a shot at the goal. On the other hand, Argentina, which played a pattern of fast counter-attack, managed to take advantage of the golden opportunity to be used as a goal.

The goal process occurred in the 17th minute. Starting from a corner kick, the ball was denied by Indonesian players. However, Rodrigo Ezequiel Stocco who was in a free position fired hard from outside the penalty box.

Rodrigo's kick ball was then continued by Mirko Badminton with a header that could outwit goalkeeper Ikram Algiffari.

Despite being left behind in the first half, Indonesia U-20 did not give up. In the 75th minute the goal was awaited arrived.

Indonesia U-20 was surprisingly able to break into Argentina's goal through Kadek Arel Priyatna. The goal process started with Mouri Ananda's free kick which was snatched by the centre-back's header.

Then, Indonesia U-20 took the lead five minutes later. Maouri Ananda Yves Ramli Simon successfully executed a penalty from goalkeeper Lucas Sebastiancuffia's foul on Muhammad Ragil. The 2-1 advantage lasted until the game was over.