2024-04-28 04:33:03
Friday, April 26 2024 – 07:21 WIB
The Indonesian U-23 national team defeated South Korea in the 2024 U-23 Asian Cup quarter-final match on Friday (26/4/) early morning WIB. Photo: PSSI.org
jpnn.com – JAKARTA – The Indonesian U-23 National Team managed to advance to the semifinals of the 2024 U-23 Asian Cup after defeating South Korea in a match at the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium, Friday (26/4/) early morning WIB.
The score was a draw of 2-2 in normal time, making the South Korea vs Indonesia match proceed to extra time or extra time.
After 2 15 minutes of additional time, the score did not change, the winner was determined via penalty shootout with the final result being the Indonesian U-23 National Team’s victory over South Korea with a final score of 11-10.
PSSI General Chair Erick Thohir expressed his extraordinary gratitude and pride for the national team’s success in qualifying for the semifinals of the U-23 Asian Cup.
Erick Thohir said that Garuda Muda deserved to be crowned as the new history maker of Indonesian football because it was able to bring a good name to the nation. Moreover, this struggle was achieved through the drama of extra time and penalty shootouts.
The success of Merselino Ferdinan et al also brings Indonesia closer to a new dream of being one step closer to qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
“Thank God. I am grateful to the Almighty, and I feel proud of the players, coaches, officials and the entire national team who played extraordinary and continue to create history for Indonesian football. This golden generation of young footballers has fought with high enthusiasm, mental steel, and give the best for Indonesia,” said Erick Thohir, quoted from the official PSSI website.
Playing calmly since kick off, Indonesia was surprised by South Korea’s goal in the ninth minute.
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