Indonesia U20 team wins the AFF Cup 2023

Jakarta, March 1, 2023

Indonesia's U20 team has won the AFF Cup 2023 after defeating Thailand 2-0 in the final at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta.

The match was watched by a sell-out crowd of 75,000 people, and the Indonesian team was cheered on by the passionate home support. Indonesia took the lead in the first half through a goal from Marselino Ferdinan, and they doubled their lead in the second half through a goal from Muhammad Ferrari.

The victory is Indonesia's first AFF Cup title at any level, and it is a major achievement for the country's football program. The team has been in excellent form throughout the tournament, and they were deserved winners on the night.

Indonesia's victory is a significant moment for the country's football, and it will give the team confidence going into the FIFA U20 World Cup later this year.

Quotes from the match

"I am so proud of my players," said Indonesia coach Shin Tae-yong. "They have worked so hard for this, and they deserve all the credit. We knew that Thailand would be a tough opponent, but we were confident that we could win. We stuck to our game plan, and we were able to create some good chances. We took our chances, and we defended well. I am so happy for the players and for the people of Indonesia."

"We are disappointed to lose, but Indonesia was the better team on the night," said Thailand coach Salvador Valero Garcia. "They were more physical than us, and they created more chances. We had a few chances of our own, but we couldn't take them. We will learn from this experience and come back stronger."

What's next for Indonesia U20

Indonesia U20 will now turn their attention to the FIFA U20 World Cup, which will be held in Indonesia from May 20 to June 11. Indonesia will be one of the host nations for the tournament, and they will be hoping to make a good impression on the world stage.

Indonesia has been drawn into Group A for the World Cup, and they will face off against Iraq, Mexico, and Senegal. Indonesia will be hoping to qualify for the knockout stages of the tournament, and they will be confident of their chances after their victory in the AFF Cup.

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