JAKARTA - Coach of the Indonesian U19 futsal national team, Naim Hamid Salim, admitted that his team still has many shortcomings even though he ensured qualification for the 2025 ASEAN U19 Futsal Championship final.
"We are aware that there are still many shortcomings. As was the case in the first half (semi-final versus Vietnam - ed), the players missed the tactics a little, maybe because the players were still groping for instructions. However, we will improve again for the final match," said Naim, quoted from the Indonesian Futsal Federation (FFI) in Jakarta, Sunday, quoted by Antara.
Indonesia defeated Vietnam in a 10-goal drama in the semifinals at Nonthaburi Hall, Thailand, Saturday, December 27, to secure a ticket to the final.
Indonesia's seven goals in the match were scored by Dafa Erlangga and goalkeeper Guntur Rochmatdani with two goals, and one goal each from Haekel Ayyasy, Sulaiman Riski, and Reivan Revian,
Meanwhile, from Vietnam, their three goals were created by Tran Le Bo, Vu Dai Hoc, and Pham Quang Huy.
In the final, Indonesia met the host Thailand who eliminated Malaysia in the semi-finals in a tight duel until the penalty shootout. Thailand won the penalty shootout with a score of 4-3 after both teams drew 4-4 in normal time and extra time.
Naim also advised his players not to linger too long in the euphoria of victory in the semi-finals because they had to immediately look at the final match which was held on Monday, December 29.
"We have to refocus on the final," said Naim.
Not only the U19 team, the U16 team also recorded the same achievement after they advanced to the final of the 2025 ASEAN U-16 Futsal Championship to face Thailand. The final of this tournament will also be played on Monday, December 29.
The achievement of the two Indonesian futsal age group national teams at this championship continues the positive performance of the senior men's and women's teams, who each brought home gold and silver medals at the 2025 Thailand SEA Games some time ago.
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