AFC U17 Asian Cup
The win sets the 2025 quarter-finalists up nicely for Qatar on Sunday while China PR will have to rebound against Japan to revive their knockout stage hopes.
China PR had the first look at goal with Wan Xiang forcing an early save from Indonesia goalkeeper Mike Rajasa Hoppenbrouwers in the third minute before the midfielder had another attempt, sending Shuai Weihao’s delivery from the left narrowly off target.
Indonesia continued to absorb the sustained pressure with Hoppenbrouwers calmly dealing with He Sifan’s grounded effort from just above the box, which took a wicked bounce before settling into the Indonesia custodian’s gloves.
Indonesia continued to absorb the sustained pressure with Hoppenbrouwers calmly dealing with He Sifan’s grounded effort from just above the box, which took a wicked bounce before settling into the Indonesia custodian’s gloves.
The Southeast Asian side threatened from a set-piece situation in the 23rd minute when China PR cleared the danger as far as Farrel Luckyta, whose fierce shot from distance was blocked by the defensive line.
Indonesia weathered further waves of attacks with Pan Chaowei and Li Junpeng missing the target, while Shuai Weihao and Wan Xiang both had their attempts thwarted as the tie remained goalless heading into the break.
Indonesia weathered further waves of attacks with Pan Chaowei and Li Junpeng missing the target, while Shuai Weihao and Wan Xiang both had their attempts thwarted as the tie remained goalless heading into the break.
Group B: Indonesia v China PR
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China PR continued their dominance in the second half, Wan Xiang threatening in the 53rd minute before Kong Xinuo had his attempt from a tight angle saved by Hoppenbrouwers.
Against the run of play, Indonesia thought they had taken the lead in the 68th minute when Sean Kastor looked to have headed home from close range after connecting to Farik Rizqi’s long throw-in, but the effort was ruled out for handball.
Against the run of play, Indonesia thought they had taken the lead in the 68th minute when Sean Kastor looked to have headed home from close range after connecting to Farik Rizqi’s long throw-in, but the effort was ruled out for handball.
There was no denying them in the 87th minute though as Keanu latched onto Mathew Baker’s long pass, beat the offside trap and slotted the ball past China PR goalkeeper Qin Ziniu to seal the points.
