Indonesia U-17 Defeat Afghanistan 2-0 in Final Group Match of AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2025

Indonesia U-17 national team concluded the group stage of the 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup with a 2-0 victory over Afghanistan, as reported by Bolasport.com. Despite already securing their spot in the U-17 World Cup, the team maintained focus in their final Group C match.

Coach Nova Arianto opted for significant squad rotation, making seven changes to the starting lineup from the previous match. This decision impacted team rhythm and resulted in a slower performance in the first half.

Afghanistan appeared more aggressive in the opening period, testing Indonesia with multiple long-range shots. Goalkeeper Dafa Al Gasemi stood out with three critical saves to keep the match level.

In the second half, Nova introduced top scorer Evandra Florasta among three immediate substitutions to boost attacking tempo. Although the pace increased, Indonesia struggled to produce clear-cut chances until late in the game.

The result capped off a perfect group stage for Indonesia, who advance as Group C winners with three consecutive victories.