JatimVlice.com – Indonesia’s U-23 national team, Garuda Muda, kicked off their AFF U-23 Championship 2025 campaign with a commanding 8-0 victory over Brunei Darussalam in their Group A opener. The match took place at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta on Tuesday night, July 15, 2025.
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Indonesia dominated from start to finish, firing 28 shots (14 on target) and controlling 84% of possession, while Brunei managed just three shots. The relentless performance led to a resounding win, with Jens Raven stealing the show by scoring six goals. Arkhan Fikri and Rayhan Hannan contributed the other two.
The victory propels Indonesia to the top of Group A, ahead of the Philippines, who defeated Malaysia 2-0, on goal difference. Coach Gerald Vanenburg’s squad now sets their sights on their next match against the Philippines on Friday, July 18.
Midfielder Toni Firmansyah expressed gratitude for the win, crediting the team’s collective effort. “Alhamdulillah, we secured three points at home. Hopefully, this is a strong foundation for our next game,” Toni said post-match. “This win is thanks to all the players, the head coach, and the staff.”
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