Indonesian U-23 national team failed to win the ASEAN U-23 Mandiri Cup 2025-Indonesia’s latest viral

Viralterkini.id, Jakarta-Indonesian U-23 national team must be willing to be defeated by a score of 0-1 from the Vietnam U-23 national team in the final match of the ASEAN U-23 Mandiri Cup 2025 at the Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, Tuesday (29/07).

The mere puppet goal was created by Cong Phuong Nguyen in the 36th minute in the first half.
This was the second failure of Indonesia in the ASEAN U-23 final after in the 2023 edition they were defeated in the final party from Vietnam through penalties.

On the other hand, this became the third title of Vietnam in the last three editions of the ASEAN U-23 after being able to come out as champions in 2022 and 2023, then the latest 2025.

Statistically Indonesia is superior to possession of the ball with more than 68 percent, while in creating opportunities the two teams are the same seven kicks of which are on target.

The course of the match:
Since the initial whistle, the Indonesian national team immediately appeared aggressive and suppressed the defense of Vietnam through a combination of fast games and measurable bait. The golden opportunity was created in the 5th minute through Jens Raven’s hard kick, but was successfully countered by Vietnam goalkeeper, Trung Kien Tran.

Opportunities for the opportunity to return from Jens Raven and Rayhan Hannan. However, the toughness of Trung Kien under the rule made all Garuda Muda’s efforts in vain.

The disaster came in the 37th minute. Vietnam utilizes the restlessness of the Indonesian back line from a corner soccer scheme. The ball fell to the foot of Nguyen Cong Phuong who was standing freely without escort. His shot could not be dammed by Muhammad Ardiansyah, making the score changed to 1-0 for the superiority of Vietnam to halftime.

Entering the second half, Indonesia tried to rise and increase the intensity of the attack. Some fresh players are included to add to the breakthrough power, but the back line of Vietnam still appears disciplined.

10 minutes of additional time is not enough to make the young Garuda turn things around. Until the long whistle sounded, no additional goals were created. Vietnam appeared as the 2025 AFF U-23 Cup champion, while Indonesia had to be satisfied as runner-up. (ma)