Indonesia U-20 captain credits team effort for Group H title and Asian Cup qualification

Indonesia's U-20 team secured its place in the 2027 Asian Cup and finished top of Group H after beating Australia 2-0 at Laos' Lao National Stadium KM 16 on Sunday.

Captain I Putu Panji Apriawan welcomed the result with gratitude, saying the qualification reflected the team's hard work and unity. “Yes, of course. We are very grateful and happy with this result,” he said after the match.

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Yes, of course. We are very grateful and happy with this result.

The victory gave Indonesia more than a place in the tournament's final round. It also confirmed the team as Group H champion. Indonesia finished the qualifying campaign with seven points from three matches, recording two wins and one draw.

Putu Panji said the achievement belonged to the entire team. “This victory not only confirms that we are group champions, but also takes us to the Asian Cup. This is the result of the hard work of the whole team, the coaches and everyone who has always supported us,” he said.

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This victory not only confirms that we are group champions, but also takes us to the Asian Cup. This is the result of the hard work of the whole team, the coaches and everyone who has always supported us.