Indonesia U19 Advances to AFF Championship Semifinals After Beating Vietnam

The Indonesian U19 national team has advanced to the semifinals of the AFF U19 2026 tournament, securing their place with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Vietnam in their final Group A match. The decisive game took place at the Gelora North Sumatra Stadium in Deli Serdang.

Head coach Nova Arianto expressed his satisfaction with the team's performance, noting a consistent upward trend in their play throughout the competition. He highlighted the progress shown by players like I Putu Panji Apriawan and his teammates since the tournament's opening matches. Indonesia began their campaign with decisive wins against Myanmar and Timor Leste before clinching their semifinal berth against Vietnam.

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Regardless of the result, I am happy to see the players' performance improving

"Regardless of the result, I am happy to see the players' performance improving," Arianto stated after the match. He emphasized that maintaining consistency and concentration will be paramount as the team prepares for their semifinal clash on Thursday, June 11. Despite the team's success, Arianto cautioned against complacency, urging his players to remain focused on their performance in the remaining games.

"We must be ready to face anyone in the semifinals," he asserted, underscoring the team's readiness for the next stage of the tournament. The team's journey to the semifinals demonstrates their development and determination in the regional youth competition.

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We must be ready to face anyone in the semifinals