chateauimpneyhillclimb.com – The Indonesian U-20 National Team was confirmed to be eliminated from the 2025 U-20 Asian Cup after experiencing two consecutive defeats in the group stage. In the first match, Indonesia lost 0-3 to Iran, followed by a 1-3 defeat against Uzbekistan in the second match. Indonesia’s only goal in this tournament was scored by Jens Raven in the 23rd minute against Uzbekistan.

This defeat meant that Indonesia failed to advance to the quarter-finals of the 2025 U-20 Asian Cup. Coach Indra Sjafri and the players, including Dony Tri Pamungkas, apologized to the Indonesian people for this disappointing result.

PSSI General Chairman Erick Thohir emphasized the importance of a comprehensive evaluation of the team’s performance and youth development programs in Indonesia. He also invited all parties to work together to improve national football achievements in the future.

This failure is an important note for the development of Indonesian football, especially in developing young players and preparing for international tournaments.