Winning a spectacular ticket to the quarterfinals, U.23 Indonesia received special instructions from the big boss

U.23 Indonesia made history when they defeated U.23 Jordan with a score of 4-1 in the final round of Group A of the 2024 AFC U-23 Championship, thereby winning a ticket to the quarterfinals.

In a match that only needed 1 point to advance, U.23 Indonesia played extremely well with a fierce and effective attack. Goals from Witan Sulaeman (minute 23) and Marselino Ferdinan (minute 40) put coach Shin Tae-yong's team up 2-0 in the first half. Then in the second half, U.23 Indonesia played a reasonable counter-attack and continued to lead 3-0 after Marselino completed his double.

Giành vé vào tứ kết ngoạn mục, U.23 Indonesia nhận chỉ thị đặc biệt từ sếp lớn- Ảnh 1. — U.23 Indonesia to enter quarter-finals of U.23 Asia 2024

Although U.23 Jordan found a goal to reduce the score in the 79th minute with an own goal by Justin Hubner, U.23 Indonesia finally sealed a 4-1 victory thanks to Komang Teguh to win a ticket to the quarterfinals with 6 points after 3 matches.

President of the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) Erick Thohir was very happy to help U.23 Indonesia reach the quarterfinals in their first time in the Asian big sea. He affirmed: "The performance and mentality of the players have improved after the loss to U.23 Qatar. Although in that match, we played excellently with only 9 players on the field. They did not give up under pressure.

Coach Shin Tae-yong has a reasonable strategy to stimulate collective strength. I hope the fans will continue to accompany U.23 Indonesia. This is the effort of the entire Indonesian football system. We have tried, and then received worthy results."

The quarter-final opponent of U.23 Indonesia will be determined today (April 22), one of two names: U.23 Korea or U.23 Japan. Although they have to face the "mountain of Asia" in the next round, PSSI President Erick Thohir still hopes that U.23 Indonesia will reach the semi-finals to continue competing for a ticket to the 2024 Paris Olympics.

"The recent matches are proof that we can do it. I hope the players will continue to play bravely and resiliently in the quarter-finals, because U.23 Indonesia's opponents will be even stronger. We will aim for the goal of participating in the Olympics," said Mr. Thohir.

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