Indonesia U-17 Team’s Journey Ends in Asian Cup Quarter-Finals

The Indonesia U-17 national team, coached by Nova Arianto, had to end their journey at the 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup in the quarter-finals.

Before their elimination, the Young Garuda squad recorded an impressive performance in the group stage. Evandra Florasta and his teammates topped Group C with a perfect record:

• Defeated South Korea 1–0

• Overcame Yemen 4–1

• Conquered Afghanistan 2–0

Despite stopping in the quarter-finals, the Young Garuda team’s achievement bore fruit — they secured a direct ticket to the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup.

Their qualification marks a significant milestone for Indonesian youth football—signaling steady progress on the continental stage and renewed optimism ahead of the global tournament.