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U-17 Indonesian National Team
Nova Arianto revealed the reasons for leaving Muhammad Zahaby Gholy and Mierza Firjatullah on the bench against Brazil in the 2025 U-17 World Cup on Friday (7/11) evening WIB.The two attacking type players were only introduced in the second half.
“Indeed, that was our plan from the start, how we saw that Brazil was quite aggressive in attacking, and I saw that
defence
, Rafi, Evandra are also better than Gholi and Mierza, and why I put (Adi) Dimas, and Evandra, and Rafi first, because once again we want to focus on
defence
first,” said Nova, quoted from Antara.
“Even though in the end we also conceded, with the inclusion of Mierza, Gholy, Fandi (Ahmad) I also said they performed quite optimally, and really made us more lively in attacking,” added Nova.
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The Indonesian U-17 national team lost 0-4 to Brazil in the second match of Group H of the 2025 U-17 World Cup on the 7 Aspire Zone field, Friday (7/11).
Brazil took a 3-0 lead over the U-17 Indonesian National Team in the first half.Brazil’s goals in the first half were scored by Luis Eduardo in the third minute, an own goal by I Putu Panji (33′), and Felipe Morais (39′).
Meanwhile, in the media round, Brazil was only able to increase their lead through Ruan Pablo’s spectacular shot in the 75th minute.
“Yes, I am quite happy with their hard work today, because this was a better match than our match against Zambia,” said Nova.
The Indonesian national team will still play their third or final match in Group H, against Honduras on Monday (10/11).Mathematically, Indonesia still has a chance of qualifying for the top 32 as one of the eight best third-place teams.
“And I want the players to always show effort like this, and while we still have one game left, and whatever way we do it, I ask that we can get three points, so that our chances are still open to qualify for the next round,” added Nova.
Brazil remains at the top of Group H with 6 points after winning twice.The winning trend was also followed by Zambia, which won 5-2 over Honduras.Zambia occupies second place in Group H with six points.
Meanwhile, due to the defeat to Brazil, Indonesia remains in third place in the standings with zero points.Meanwhile, fourth place in Group H is occupied by Honduras, also with zero points.
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