U23 Indonesia beat U23 Thailand, meet U23 Vietnam in the final of U23 Southeast Asia

U23 Thailand and U23 Indonesia faced each other in the second semi-final of the 2023 Southeast Asian U23 tournament. Entering the match, U23 Indonesia surprised everyone by playing confidently. They let U23 Thailand pressure them but were ready to play tough and organize counterattacks at high speed. In the 10th minute, Jeam Kelly suddenly fired a shot from outside the penalty area, the ball flew with a dangerous trajectory and the goal came to U23 Indonesia.

U23 Indonesia defeated U23 Thailand.

With the advantage in score, U23 Indonesia played better and better. They could not gain absolute dominance but had a favorable position. In the 23rd minute, Ferrari jumped high to head the ball to raise the score to 2-0 for U23 Indonesia. The player from the archipelago had a very strong throw-in into the penalty area and made a difference.

U23 Indonesia (red shirt) won U23 Thailand.

Conceding two goals, U23 Thailand had no choice but to attack. The home team's efforts were rewarded. Striker Chukid was the one who shortened the score to 1-2 for U23 Thailand with a close-range header. The goal made the match much more exciting and tense. The two teams continuously had fierce ball disputes beyond what was necessary.

In the 45th minute, U23 Thailand once again paid the price for the mistakes of their defenders. Haykal from U23 Indonesia crossed the ball awkwardly and made Natcha from U23 Thailand fumble and put the ball into her own net.

Entering the second half, U23 Thailand played with great determination. They had many chances but missed them incredibly. Coach Sritaro's students were also lucky to escape 2 goals when the U23 Indonesia strikers did not finish sharp. In the end, U23 Indonesia won and got a ticket to the final match against U23 Vietnam at 8:00 p.m. on August 26.

Result: U23 Thailand 1-3 U23 Indonesia

Score:

U23 Thailand: Chukid (27')

U23 Indonesia: Jeam Kelly (10'); Ferrari (23'); Natcha (45', own goal).

Line-up:

U23 Thailand: Siriwat, Thanison, Songchai, Kittichai, Warinthon, Kritsada, Kasidit, Natcha, Chukid, Phanthamit, Nethithorn.

U23 Indonesia: Ernando, Frengky, Haykal, Ferarri, Dewa, Rifky, Robi, Beckham, Fikri, Sananta, Kelly.

Mai Phuong

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