AntaraNews.net – The Indonesian U-23 national team managed to qualify for the final round of the 2024 U-23 Asian Cup. This certainty was obtained after Indonesia beat Turkmenistan 2-0 in the final Group K match of the 2024 U-23 Asian Cup Qualification at Manahan Stadium, Solo, Tuesday (12/9 ).
At the start of the first half, or to be precise in the 40th second, Indonesian U-23 National Team defender Elkan Baggott made a passing error in the back line which led to Turkmenistan forward Priyev Ruslan. Fortunately, Ruslan’s shot was caught by Indonesian goalkeeper Ernando Ari.
In the 10th minute, the U-23 Indonesian National Team was actually able to break into Turkmenistan’s goal through Hokky Caraka’s flick after continuing Pratama Arhan’s pass from the left side. However, referee Kim Dae Yong from South Korea disallowed the goal because Arhan was deemed offside. Even though the replay showed Arhan was in an onside position.
In the 23rd minute, Arhan’s throw-in was also able to create a chance for Indonesia. Arhan’s throw into the heart of the Turkmenistan defense was headed by Elkan Baggott. Baggott’s header was then followed by Rafael Struick’s volley, but his shot was blocked by the Turkmenistan goalkeeper.
In the 29th minute Arhan’s same throw-in scheme resulted in a chance for Struick. Unfortunately, Struick’s shot was blocked by the Turkmenistan defense.
It was only in the 39th minute that Indonesia was finally able to break the deadlock through Ivar Jenner’s goal with a hard shot from outside the Turkmenistan penalty box after continuing Arkhan Fikri’s pass.
Jenner’s shot hit the head of Turkmenistan defender Oraz Orazov, changing direction, making it difficult for the opposing goalkeeper to block the ball.
Until the match ended no additional goals were scored. Indonesia took a 1-0 lead over Turkmenistan in the first half.
At the start of the second half, Indonesia appeared stronger in possession of the ball. In the 54th minute, the U-23 Indonesian National Team was able to threaten Turkmenistan’s goal with Rio Fahmi’s header hitting the crossbar after following Ivar Jenner’s free kick.
In the 58th minute, Marselino Ferdinan received a hard tackle from Turkmenistan player Umarov Salim, causing the Indonesian player to wince in pain. The referee also gave a yellow card to Umarov Salim.
In the 69th minute, Arhan’s throw-in was again headed by Baggott who was heading towards Rafael Struick. Unfortunately, Struick’s shot was blocked by the Turkmenistan goalkeeper.
In the 70th minute Shin Tae Yong brought on Witan Sulaeman to replace Hokky Caraka.
In the 71st minute, the Indonesian National Team got a golden opportunity through Witan Sulaeman who managed to block the kick of the Turkmenistan goalkeeper who made a blunder when he was about to kick in front of the goal. However, unfortunately the Turkmenistan goalkeeper’s kick hit Witan’s hand.
In the 75th minute Shin Tae Yong brought on Muhammad Ramadhan Sananta to replace Marselino Ferdinan.
In the 85th minute, Arkhan Fikri controlled the ball extraordinary in the left corner of the Turkmenistan defense.
In the 89th minute, Arkhan Fikri’s shot was able to threaten the Turkmenistan goal but was still caught by the opposing goalkeeper.
In the 90+2 minute, Indonesia managed to increase their lead to 2-0 through Pratama Arhan’s header after continuing Muhammad Rayhan Hannan’s pass.
Until the match ended no additional goals were scored. Indonesia won 2-0 over Turkmenistan.
This victory made Indonesia finish at the top of Group K of the 2024 U-23 Asian Cup Qualification standings. Indonesia also qualified for the final round of the 2024 U-23 Asian Cup which will be held in April next year with the status as Group K champion.
Indonesia vs Turkmenistan National Team Player Composition:
Indonesian National Team (3-5-2): Ernando Ari; Komang Teguh, Elkan Baggott, Rizky Ridho: Ilham Rio Fahmi, Ivar Jenner, Marselino Ferdinan, Arkhan Fikri, Pratama Arhan; Rafael Struick, Hokky Caraka.
Turkmenistan (4-4-2): Ahallyyev Rustem; Tyhlas Toyjanov, Oraz Orazov, Meylis Durdyyev, Sapargylyyev Arzuvguly; Yagshysahet Dovletgeldiyev, Charyyev Ilyas, Priyev Ruslan, Umarov Salim; Rahman Myratberdiyev, Shamammet Hydyrow