Indonesia's National Team Advances to the 2024 U-23 Asian Cup Semifinals After Penalty Shootout Win

Indonesia's U-23 national team advanced to the semifinals of the 2024 U-23 Asian Cup after defeating South Korea in the quarter-finals held at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium, Doha, on Friday (26/4/2024).

Shin Tae-yong's team won 11-10 on penalties after a 2-2 draw after 120 minutes of play.

In the first half, at the 8th minute, Indonesia's goal was breached. However, a video assistant referee (VAR) review showed that South Korean player Eom Ji Sung was offside.

At the 15th minute, Rafael Struick scored the first goal with a shot from outside the penalty box. South Korea then equalized 1-1 through an own goal by Komang Teguh in the 45th minute.

Rafael Struick again scored for Indonesia in the 45+3rd minute. The Taeguk Warriors managed to score a reply through Lee Young Jun's shot in the 84th minute.

The tied match forced a penalty shootout, which Indonesia won thanks to Pratama Arhan's decisive goal, with a score of 11-10. As a result, Indonesia progressed to the semifinals of the 2024 U-23 Asian Cup.

Following this victory, Indonesia will advance to the semifinals of the 2024 U-23 Asian Cup on Monday (29/4/2024). However, the Garuda Muda's opponent is yet to be determined, as it depends on the result of the Uzbekistan vs. Saudi Arabia match, also scheduled for Monday (29/4/2024).

Starting Lineups: South Korea vs. Indonesia U-23

South Korea U-23 (3-4-3): Baek Jongbum (GK); Lee Kang Hee, Paik Sanghoon, Cho Hyun Taek; Buyn Junsoo, Hwang Jaewon, Lee Taeseok, Kim Dong Jin; Hong Sihoo, Kang Seongjin, Eom Jisung.

Indonesia U-23 (3-4-3): Ernando Ari Sutaryadi (GK); Komang Teguh, Rizky Ridho, Justin Hubner; Ilham Rio Fahmi, Ivar Jenner, Nathan Tjoe-A-On, Pratama Arhan; Marselino Ferdinan, Witan Sulaeman, Rafael Struick.