Indonesia U-19 team advances to AFF semifinals after beating Vietnam 2-1
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- Indonesia's U-19 National Team secured a spot in the AFF U-19 Championship semifinals by defeating Vietnam 2-1.
- Reno Salampessy scored the first goal for Indonesia in the 22nd minute, with Evandra Florasta adding a penalty in stoppage time to secure the win.
- Vietnam equalized in the 73rd minute through Nguyen Quoc Khanh, but Indonesia's late penalty secured their top position in Group A.
The Indonesian U-19 National Team clinched a place in the AFF U-19 Championship semifinals, topping Group A after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Vietnam. The crucial win took place at the North Sumatra Main Stadium in Deli Serdang.
Indonesia took an early lead in the 22nd minute when Reno Salampessy, assisted by Arkhan Kaka, slotted the ball past the Vietnamese defense. The home team maintained their 1-0 advantage through halftime, despite Vietnam's increasingly aggressive approach.
Vietnam managed to equalize in the 73rd minute with a header from Nguyen Quoc Khanh following a corner kick. However, the match's tension peaked in the 90+1 minute when substitute Evandra Florasta converted a penalty, securing the win for Indonesia after a foul in the box. This late goal propelled Indonesia to the top of Group A, advancing them to the semifinals.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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