Indonesia’s U17 team suffered a crushing 0-6 loss to North Korea in the AFC U17 Asian Cup quarter-finals last night. This defeat brought the Garuda (Indonesia’s nickname) squad down to earth after their three victories in the group stage.
Coach Nova Arianto praised the Indonesia U17 team despite the 0-6 loss to North Korea. (Photo: Bola).
Several Indonesian players underperformed in this match. However, coach Nova Arianto still commended the players. He stated: “First, I congratulate the North Korean U17 team for a fantastic match.
Regardless of the result, I want to thank the players. They played well today. This outcome didn’t meet our expectations. However, the players will learn from this loss to better prepare for their future careers.”
Coach Nova Arianto affirmed his focus on the U17 World Cup. He added, “We need to prepare better for the World Cup. We will further evaluate our performance after the loss to North Korea.
Overall, the Indonesian players displayed excellent spirit, although there are areas for improvement in their gameplay and decision-making. This is something we need to address in the next five months to prepare well for the global competition. We need to enhance not only their physical and mental strength but also their talent. We are facing a major tournament, demanding exceptional effort from the players.”
The Indonesian U17 team (in white) couldn’t create a fairytale story at the AFC U17 Asian Cup. (Photo: AFC).
Meanwhile, Indonesian Football Association President Erick Thohir commented: “Indonesia’s U17 journey at the AFC U17 Asian Cup has ended. This is a valuable lesson for the entire team. We acknowledge and appreciate the efforts of the coaching staff, players, and officials who worked tirelessly at the AFC U17 Asian Cup.
Thank you to the Indonesian fans for your support and encouragement of the U17 Indonesia team during this journey. Let’s prepare together for the U17 World Cup in Qatar in November.”
The 2025 U17 World Cup will take place from November 3rd to 27th in Qatar. This will be the first U17 World Cup with 48 participating teams. FIFA will host the tournament annually starting this year.
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