Latvia Sweep Clean Victory, Aqua Futsal Four Nations Cup 2025 Champion

Viralterkini.id, Jakarta – Futsal Latvia national team confirmed the title Aqua Futsal Four Nations Cup 2025 After conquering Indonesia with a thin score of 3-2 in the last match at GBK Basket Hall, Central Jakarta, Sunday night (9/21/2025).

This victory complements Latvia’s perfect record that wiped three wins from three matches.

Latvia’s winning goal was scored by Victor Kuepov in the 13th minute and 33 and Edgar Tarakanov in the 22nd minute.

Meanwhile, two goals from Indonesia’s reply came from Israr Megantara in the 15th minute and Guntur Sulistyo in the 40th minute.

The match between Indonesia and Latvia was the determinant of the four -country tournament title. Both teams performed full of enthusiasm since the beginning of the match.

Indonesia, which has the full support of thousands of supporters, is trying to press, but Latvia is able to control the rhythm of the game.

Latvia opened the scoring first through Viktors Kulepovs in the 13th minute. Only two minutes later, Indonesia managed to equalize through the action of Israr Megantara which completed a quick attack scheme. The 1-1 draw lasted until the middle of the first half.

However, towards the end of the first half, Latvia returned ahead through an accurate kick Edgars Tarakanovs in the 22nd minute.

Score 2-1 for Latvia closed the first half of the match.

Entering the second half, Indonesia tried to increase the tempo of the game with aggressive attacks.

However, Latvia returned to widen the distance after Kubovs scored his second goal in the 33rd minute. The score changed to 3-1.

Although laging behind two goals, Indonesia did not give up. The hard effort finally paid off when Guntur Sulistyo scored in the last minute of the match.

Unfortunately, time is not enough for Indonesia to catch up, and the game ended 3-2 for Latvia’s victory.

Indonesian head coach, Hector SautoCalling this defeat as a valuable experience for his team.

“This is a very good game, not always about winning and winning. This match provides a different experience for us,” Sauto said.

Indonesian futsal national team captain, Mochammad Iqbal RahmatullahEmphasize the importance of focusing on the details of the game.

“Detail things really determine the results in the field. Hopefully in the future we are all even better,” said Iqbal.

Meanwhile, Latvia’s head coach, Massimiliano Bellarteexpressed his satisfaction with the performance of foster children throughout the tournament.

“What we have to do now is maintain consistency. I am very happy to be here and compete against great teams,” Bellarte said.

Latvian players as well as goal scorers, Edgar Tarakanovalso gives appreciation to Indonesia.

“The match is very good. I think we play solid in the first and second rounds. Indonesia is a tough team. For me, this is the best tournament I have ever lived,” said Tarakanovs.

The tournament which took place since September 18 brought together four participating countries, namely Indonesia, Latvia, the Netherlands and Tanzania.

The competition format uses the Round Robin system, where each team faces each other once.

Latvia appeared as champions after sweeping three wins:

Defeat Tanzania 3-0
Subject Dutch 3-2
Defeat Indonesia 3-2

Indonesia occupies the runner-up position after recording two wins over the Netherlands and Tanzania.

The Netherlands had to be satisfied in third place, while Tanzania closed the tournament in the position of caretaker without victory.

The tournament committee also announced a number of individual awards. Victor Kuepov From Latvia came out as Top scorer Thanks to his crucial goal.

Meanwhile, his colleague Edgar Tarakanov selected as Best Player Thanks to a major contribution in managing team games.

Aqua Futsal Four Nations Cup 2025 received a warm welcome from the Indonesian futsal public. GBK Basket Hall is always crowded with spectators every match, especially when Indonesia performs.

The full support of supporters became additional energy for the Garuda squad, even though they had to be satisfied in second place.

This tournament is also an important warm -up event for the Indonesian futsal national team towards the next international agenda, including preparation for the Southeast Asian tournament.

With this result, Latvia emphasized herself as a new force on the international futsal stage.

Their consistency throughout the tournament was the key to success in winning the title.

Meanwhile, Indonesia still shows great potential to develop, especially with the material of young players owned.

The Aqua Futsal Four Nations Cup 2025 is not only a competition, but also a means of strengthening friendship between countries and increasing the popularity of futsal in the Asian region.