Nova Arianto reveals reason behind U-17 team’s Asia Cup defeat

According to Bolasport.com, Nova Arianto identified premature satisfaction as the main factor behind Indonesia U-17 team’s defeat against North Korea in the 2025 Asia U-17 Cup.

Indonesia U-17 team recorded impressive achievements in the group stage by winning all matches:

• Defeated South Korea 1-0
• Overcame Yemen 4-1
• Conquered Afghanistan 2-0

Nova Arianto’s squad that returned home on Thursday evening — had to accept a heavy 6-0 defeat against North Korea in the quarter-finals.

Meanwhile, the Chollima team faces age manipulation allegations from rival teams. > “Iran will submit an official objection regarding North Korea’s suspected age fraud, though the truth still needs verification,” stated football pundit Bung Harpa.