JAKARTA - The U-23 Indonesian national team will start the struggle at the 2025 SEA Games against the Philippines. This meeting took place in the first match of the football group stage.

The U-23 vs Philippines Indonesia U-23 national team duel will be played atung Mai, Thailand, on Monday, December 8, 2025, at 18.00 WIB.

The duel became a crucial moment for the Garuda Squad because it could be said to be a life and death match. The U-23 Indonesian national team cannot lose in this match for the hope of going further.

This situation occurred because the Philippines had picked up three points as a result of victory over Myanmar in the first match. The Philippines successfully beat Myanmar with a score of 2-0.

If the Philippines is able to beat the U-23 Indonesian national team, they will automatically qualify as group winners. The result also immediately reduced the chance for Garuda Muda to qualify for the semifinals.

If Indonesia U-23 manages to beat the Philippines, that result will increase the chances of qualifying for the semifinals. Rafael Struick and his friends will only need a draw in the last match against Myanmar.

The Garuda squad has advantages in terms of match schedules that make the players' fitness more stable. You see, today's match is the first match played at the 2025 SEA Games.

Moreover, the U-23 Indonesian national team came to the 2025 SEA Games with the status of defending champions. At the 2023 SEA Games, Garuda Muda won the gold medal after defeating Thailand in the final round.

Indonesia U-23 Vs Philippines Live Broadcast Schedule

SEA Games 2025

Badminton Mai

Kickoff 18.00 WIB

Live broadcast on RCTI


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