Deli Serdang, MINA – The Indonesian national team faced Australia in the semifinals of the 2026 AFF U-19 Championship on Thursday night at the North Sumatra Main Stadium, Deli Serdang.
The Young Garuda national team competed in front of thousands of Indonesian fans packed into the stands, under the direct supervision of John Herdman, the senior national team coach who had just overseen two victories in FIFA Matchday matches against Oman and Mozambique.
Both teams relied on a 4-4-2 formation to win the match.
The first half was tight from the start.
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Australia’s first threat came in the 19th minute with an unexpected free kick. However, goalkeeper Dafa Al Gasemi (22) and an Indonesian defender blocked the shot.
Goalkeeper Dafa made a brilliant save to deny a 30-meter free kick. Several more threats came in the 35th minute. However, Putu Panji (4) and his teammates were able to overcome the pressure.
Indonesia’s solid defense in the first half kept the score at 0-0 until halftime. []
Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)
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