"Thailand may be the current king of Southeast Asia, but we are the future kings," Indonesia U23 captain Kadek Arel declared enthusiastically after the thrilling semi-final match against Thailand U23 on the evening of July 25.
At Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, U23 Indonesia and U23 Thailand played 120 minutes of intense competition with a 1-1 draw. The match had to be decided by a nerve-wracking penalty shootout. With home field advantage and the support of a large number of fans, U23 Indonesia maintained their spirit of steel to win 7-6, thereby earning a ticket to the final of the 2025 Southeast Asian U23 Championship.
Kadek Arel affirmed that the Indonesian team is ready to change the order of football in the region. According to him, Thailand used to be the number one team in Southeast Asia, but now, a new generation of Indonesian players is emerging and is expected to become future stars. Kadek said that the victory over U23 Thailand is a worthy reward for the tireless efforts of the whole team.
Arel also added that he was not worried when his team fell behind: "Football always brings surprises. When I was 0-1 down, I just focused on cheering my teammates. There were still about 30 minutes to fight. In the end, we won on penalties, which was great."
U23 Indonesia will face U23 Vietnam in the final match of the 2025 Southeast Asian U23 Championship, taking place at 8:00 p.m. on July 29 at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium. This is an opportunity for the home team to realize their dream of winning the championship in this tournament. Meanwhile, U23 Vietnam has the opportunity to lift the title for the third consecutive time, thereby affirming its leading position in the region.
“We won the semi-final against Thailand. We hope the fans will continue to support us. We will do our best to win the championship,” Kadek Arel sent a message to the audience. The final promises to be very exciting as the two teams with the best form in the tournament aim to reach the pinnacle of regional glory.
Source: https://znews.vn/doi-truong-u23-indonesia-chung-toi-se-la-vi-vua-moi-cua-dong-nam-a-post1571737.html
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