U22 Indonesia suffered a shocking defeat at SEA Games 33

On the evening of December 8, U22 Indonesia lost to U22 Philippines with a score of 0-1 in Group C of men's football at the 33rd SEA Games.

U22 Philippines (blue shirt) officially won the ticket to continue after winning against Indonesia.

U22 Philippines opened the 2025 SEA Games with a 2-0 win over Myanmar thanks to their strong pressing style, thereby becoming a phenomenon in Group C. However, the Philippines was still underestimated in the match against U22 Indonesia because they lost to Indonesia in 5 consecutive matches, did not score any goals and conceded 16 goals.

Not to mention, U22 Indonesia is also the defending champion of the tournament, possessing a squad of quality players and a superior experience base. With the same squad and head-to-head advantage, it is understandable that Indonesia is rated higher. However, anything can happen in football.

At the 700th Anniversary Stadium, U22 Philippines entered the game very proactively and caused many difficulties for U22 Indonesia. On the contrary, Indra Sjafri and his team controlled the ball well but lacked efficiency in the final stages. While U22 Indonesia struggled to find a goal, they received a sharp counterattack.

In the 45+1 minute, U22 Philippines made a strong throw-in that clearly shook the defense of U22 Indonesia. The ball flew straight into the penalty area, creating enough chaos for Banatao to rush in, jump high and head the ball through the net of U22 Indonesia and open the score for U22 Philippines.

After the break, U22 Indonesia poured forward to attack. The trio Rivaldo, Rafael Struick and Ivan Jenner continuously had chances to score but could not overcome the opponent. As the match progressed, "Tim Garuda" showed more and more haste, so his actions were inaccurate and he could not score.

With a 1-0 win, U22 Philippines created a shock in Group C and became the first team to win a ticket to the semi-finals of the 33rd SEA Games. Meanwhile, U22 Indonesia had to win big against Myanmar in the last round to keep their hopes of advancing as the second-placed team with the best record.

In case U22 Vietnam and U22 Malaysia draw in the last round of Group C, U22 Indonesia will definitely be eliminated.

Source: https://znews.vn/u22-indonesia-thua-soc-o-sea-games-33-post1609569.html