JAKARTA - The first match of Group H of the 2025 U-17 World Cup was completed on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. The U-17 Indonesian national team got bitter results after losing to Zambia U-17.

The U-17 Indonesian national team faced Zambia in Field 7, Aspire Zone, Doha, Qatar, at 22:45 WB. In that match, Garuda Muda was forced to surrender 1-3.

Garuda Muda troops were actually able to lead first through Zahaby Gholy's goal in the 12th minute. However, Zambia was able to turn things around with a quick goal within six minutes.

Zambia's reply was scored by Abel Nyirongo who recorded braces in the 35th and 37th minutes. While one other Zambian goal was scored by Lukonce Mwale in the 41st minute.

Indonesia U-17 actually managed to improve the game in the second half. It can be seen from a number of golden opportunities that can be produced, but none of them can be converted into goals.

This result makes Indonesia U-17 have to settle for third place in Group H without getting points. While Zambia has the right to occupy the second position with three points.

The top of the standings was controlled by Brazil U-17, which previously successfully shaved Honduras U-17 with a landslide score of 7-0.

The results in this inaugural match made the U-17 Indonesian national team have to fight extra in the next two matches. Nova Arianto's squad will next face a tough match against Brazil on Friday, November 7, 2025, and Honduras on November 10, 2025.

Group H Standings for the 2025 U-17 World Cup

1.Brazil - 3 Points (+7)

2. Zambia - 3 Points (+2)

3. Indonesia - 0 Points (-2)

4. Zambia - 0 Points (-7)


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