Jens Raven Replaces Hokky Caraka at Start of Second Half vs Philippines

Indonesia U-23 head coach Gerald Vanenburg made a strategic substitution at the start of the second half against the Philippines in the 2025 AFF U-23 Championship. Jens Raven came on to replace Hokky Caraka, who started the match as striker.

The substitution was aimed at injecting fresh energy into the attack and leveraging Raven’s physical presence and pace. With Indonesia leading 1-0 at halftime, Vanenburg’s move indicated an intent to sustain pressure and secure a decisive win.

Jens Raven had previously made headlines with a hattrick performance against Brunei. His early introduction in the second half reflects Indonesia’s ambition to seal a semifinal spot with maximum points.