2025 Independence Cup Results: Indonesia U-17 Silences Uzbekistan U-17 Two Goals Without Reply

Indonesia U-17 earned three points after silencing Uzbekistan U-17 in the second match of the 2025 Independence Cup (Instagram/@official.pialake Merdekaan).

JAKARTA - The U-17 Indonesian national team managed to get full points when they met Uzbekistan U-17 in the second match of the 2025 Independence Cup. Appearing at the Main Stadium of North Sumatra, Deli Serdang, Friday, August 15, 2025, WIB night, Garuda Muda silenced the opponent 2-0.

This victory makes Indonesia U-17 now in second place in the standings with four points. Garuda Muda menempet Mali U-17 which is at the top with perfect points, namely six points.

Since the beginning of the match, Indonesia U-17 immediately pressed. This pressure was carried out so that Uzbekistan would not freely control the ball.

Indonesia U-17's efforts were quite smooth because in the 17th minute they managed to open the 1-0 advantage. Dimas Adi Prasetyo entered the scoreboard after tricking the Uzbekistan defender near the goal and pasting the ball into an empty net.

Indonesia U-17 almost increased the score to 2-0 in the 22nd minute. However, Aaron Thomas' low shot using a through ball could still be driven away by Uzbekistan players.

Indonesia U-17 had another chance during the first half injury time. Rafi Rasyiq kicked hard from outside the penalty box, but the ball still bounced far away.

Entering the second half, Uzbekistan threatened again from the start. They had a chance in the 58th minute by beating two Indonesian defenders.

However, shots into the tight angle can still be read by Dafa Al Gasemi.

Instead of looking for an equalizer, Uzbekistan even missed a lag. Indonesia U-17 managed to increase the advantage to 2-0 in the 68th minute.

Starting from Fabio Azkairawan's corner to the far post was greeted by the header of Muhamad Al Gazani who rocked the Uzbekistan goal.

The duel then went tough. Uzbekistan began to get rhythm to continue to pressure the U-17 Indonesian national team. However, Nova Arianto's team can continue to appear calm and disciplined.

Although they can no longer freely create opportunities, the U-17 Indonesian national team can maintain a 2-0 advantage over Uzbekistan until the second half ends.