How the Indonesian U-23 National Team Qualified for the Semifinals after Losing to the Philippines

December 8, 2025
9:21 PM

Jakarta, hitclubapk3 Indonesia
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After losing 0-1 to the Philippines, how do you do it?
U-23 Indonesian National Team
qualify for the semifinals
SEA Games 2025
?
In the match at the 700 Anniversary Stadium, Chiang Mai, Monday (8/12) evening, Indonesia U-23 lost 0-1.The only goal in the match was scored by Otu Banatou.
With this defeat, Garuda Muda, as Indonesia U-23, is currently in second place in Group C with zero points.Indonesia under the Philippines.
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The Philippines is certain to qualify for the semifinals representing Group C with a perfect six points.This also means that Indonesia only has a chance of qualifying for the semifinals through status
runner up
best.
The condition for becoming runner up in Group C is to beat Myanmar.This match will take place on Friday (12/8) at the 700 Anniversary Stadium, Chiang Mai.
If there is a draw, whatever the score, Indonesia will still be runner up in Group C. This happens because Indonesia’s goal difference is better than Myanmar.Currently Indonesia is minus one and Myanmar is minus two.
However, with a draw, Indonesia’s chances of qualifying for the semifinals are definitely closed.The reason is now
runner up
Groups A and B have collected three points.
This means that Indonesia must win over Myanmar.Apart from that, not just winning, but also winning with a big score, so that Indonesia’s surplus is better than
runner up
another group.
His current situation, position
runner up
Group A is occupied by Timor Leste with three points and minus three goals.If Indonesia only wins 1-0 over Myanmar, Timor Leste loses to Indonesia.
However, the situation in Group B is not favorable for Indonesia.Currently Vietnam is becoming
runner up
Group B with three points plus one goal.Meanwhile, Malaysia has three points and a surplus of three goals.
The determination of who is at the top of Group B will be determined on Thursday (11/12).If this match ends in a draw, Indonesia’s chances are over.
Runner up
the best is definitely from Group B.
However, if Malaysia and Vietnam beat each other, Indonesia still has a chance.If this happens, what will determine who passes the semifinals will be the best goal difference.
This means that to qualify for the semifinals, Indonesia must win big against Myanmar on Friday (12/12) and the Malaysia versus Vietnam match does not end with a draw.
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