U23 Indonesia cannot create a surprise when facing U23 Uzbekistan in the semi-finals of U23 Asia 2024.
U23 Uzbekistan defeated U23 Indonesia to enter the 2024 U23 Asian finals, and also received a direct berth to the 2024 Paris Olympics.
U23 Uzbekistan is considered stronger so it did not have many difficulties to take the initiative after the opening whistle.
U23 Indonesia’s impression in the first half of the first half was not much other than Nathan Tjoe-A-On’s yellow card. This naturalized player committed a harsh foul to prevent Uzbekistan U23’s counterattack.
U23 Indonesia has difficulty getting on the ball, so they wait for opportunities in Pratama Arhan’s throw-in situations.
U23 Indonesia (red shirt) lost in the semi-finals of U23 Asia.
In the 28th minute, Uzbekistan fans were heartbroken after Abdukodir Khusanov tackled Witan Sulaeman in the penalty area. After checking VAR, the referee did not blow a penalty against the Central Asian team.
In the 31st minute, Abdurauf Boriyev hit the bar of Indonesia’s U23 goal. Coach Shin Tae-yong was unhappy when he saw his students playing poorly against their opponents. Before the first half ended, the Southeast Asian representative almost conceded a goal after goalkeeper Ernando Ari left the goal to clear the ball.
In the second half, U23 Indonesia continued to receive great pressure from the opponent.
U23 Uzbekistan attacked a lot but could not score a goal. They almost paid a heavy price. In the 62nd minute, Pratama Arhan crossed the ball on the left wing. The goalkeeper and defender of the Central Asian team did not clear the ball well. Muhammad Ferarri scored to open the score. However, after checking VAR, the referee canceled the goal due to an offside error by an Indonesian U23 player.
In the 68th minute, U23 Uzbekistan got what they wanted. Khamraliev accurately crossed the ball for Khusayin Norchaev to score from close range, opening the score.
U23 Indonesia was even more disadvantaged when captain Rizky Ridho received a red card for a harsh foul on Jasurbek Jaloliddinov. Not long after, Uzbekistan U23 scored another goal to set the score 2-0.
Losing this match, U23 Indonesia still has the third place match to hunt for a ticket to the 2024 Paris Olympics. If they lose again, coach Shin Tae-yong and his team will compete in the play-off against the African representative.
