JAKARTA - The Indonesian U-23 national team drew 2-2 in their second friendly match against Mali U-23 ahead of their participation in the 2025 SEA Games. Mauro Zijlstra and Rafael Struick scored the two goals for the Young Garuda.
Playing at Pakansari Stadium, Bogor Regency, on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, evening WIB, the Indonesian U-23 national team opened the scoring in the second minute. However, Mauro Zijlstra's left-footed shot from inside the penalty area was thwarted by Mali goalkeeper Mayame Sissoko.
Six minutes later, the Indonesian U-23 threatened again with a shot from outside the penalty area fired by Ivar Jenner. However, Sissoko once again parried the effort.
Mali, under constant pressure, took the lead 1-0. A cross into the penalty area from the right flank was met by Sekou Kone, who tapped in Daffa Fasya's goal.
In the 39th minute, it was the Indonesian U-23 national team's turn to chase the lead. Hokky Caraka intercepted and then provided a well-placed pass to Zijlstra, who calmly slotted the ball into the Mali goal to make it 1-1 at halftime.
After the break, the Indonesian U-23 team took the lead in the 52nd minute. Ricky Pratama played a cutback that was received by Rafael Struick. The Dewa United player fired a well-placed shot into the right corner of the Mali goal, making it 2-1.
Mali pressed forward in search of an equalizer. Kone attempted a long-range shot, but his shot went over.
Mali's pressure paid off in the 70th minute. Makalou's through ball found Kone, who broke through the penalty area and beat Daffa to make it 2-2.
The Indonesian U-23 team had another chance from a free kick in front of the Mali penalty area in the 83rd minute. However, Dony Tri's low shot was saved by Mayame Sissoko.
Mali had a final chance from Makalo's low shot, but his shot was saved by Daffa. The final attempt was fruitless, leaving the match tied at 2-2.
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