Indonesia U23's Road to Glory: Kickoff Against Laos in AFC Qualifiers
AFC U23 Asian Cup - Indonesia U23 VS Laos U23
Match Time:03-09-2025 20:30 Wednesday (GMT+8)
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Indonesia U23 will face Laos U23 in their first match of the 2026 Asian Cup qualifiers, aiming to secure their opening three points. The game, seen as a great opportunity for coach Gerald Vanenburg’s team to achieve a positive result, will take place at Gelora Delta Stadium in Sidoarjo on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at 7:30 PM WIB.
Team Analysis:
Indonesia’s U23 national football team aims not only to qualify for the AFC U23 Championship 2026 final round but also to repeat their 2024 achievement of reaching the semifinals. Placed in Group J alongside Laos, Macau, and strong contender South Korea, the team faces a challenging path. Coming off as runners-up in the AFF U23 Championship 2025, they have momentum under coach Gerald Vanenburg. Their 2024 run, which saw them top their qualifying group and advance to the semifinals before losing to Uzbekistan, sets high expectations. Hosting the upcoming qualifiers adds an advantage, but the pressure remains on the young Garuda squad to perform well against tough competition.
Player Situation:
Indonesia U23 has the chance to field their strongest lineup in the first matchday and aims to secure a convincing win, potentially starting key players like Rafael Struick and Dion Markx from the beginning. Meanwhile, Laos U23 enters the AFC U23 qualifiers with a refreshed squad featuring several new faces, including two diaspora players, Theo Klein and Roman Angot.
Result Prediction:
Indonesia U23 holds a slight edge over Laos U23 with three wins in their last five encounters, including a decisive 4-0 victory at the 2019 SEA Games under coach Indra Sjafri.
Predicted Result: Indonesia 2-0 Laos.
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