Indonesia are in the semi-finals for the first-time ever

The quarterfinal of the 2024 U23 Asian Cup saw a showdown between South Korea U23 and Indonesia U23. In the first half, Struyck netted twice, with Yin Zhisheng causing an own goal by Koman. In the second half, Lee Young-joon was sent off for a foul, but Zheng Xiangbin equalized once again. After 120 minutes, the score remained 2-2. Eventually, in the penalty shootout that lasted for 12 rounds, South Korea U23 lost 12-13 to Indonesia U23. With this defeat, South Korea U23 was eliminated from the U23 Asian Cup, missing the chance to qualify for the Paris Olympics. In the semifinals, Indonesia will face the winner between Uzbekistan and Saudi Arabia.

The Indonesian U-23 national team had to postpone their ticket to the semifinals after Jeong Sang-bin scored the equalizing goal for South Korea in the quarterfinals of the 2024 Asian U-23 Cup at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium in Doha, Friday (26/4/2024) early morning WIB.

Shin Tae-yong made two changes in the starting eleven of the Indonesian U-23 national team tonight in a 3-4-3 formation.Komang Teguh, who scored a goal in the last group stage match against Jordan, started tonight.The Borneo FC defender replaced Muhammad Ferarri.



The second change occurred in the right wing-back position. Shin Tae-yong fielded Persija Jakarta's defender, Rio Fahmi, replacing Fajar Fathurrahman.Both teams immediately showcased high-tempo play as referee Shaun Evans from Australia kicked off the match.

South Korea quickly found an early goal in the seventh minute through a long-range shot by Lee Kang-hee.However, referee Shaun Evans from Australia disallowed the goal as one of the South Korean players had been caught offside before the long-range shot was taken.