Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. Indonesia's U-20 national team suffered a 1-3 defeat against Uzbekistan in their second Group C match of the 2025 AFC U-20 Asian Cup at Shenzhen Youth Football Training Base Centre, China, on Sunday (16/2/2025).

Uzbekistan’s goals came from Mukhammadali Urinboev, Abdugafur Haydarov, and Saidumarkhon Sadinurullayev, while Indonesia briefly equalized through Jens Raven. This loss ends Indonesia’s chances of reaching the quarterfinals.

"Despite the loss, our players showed great effort. We must learn from this experience," said Indonesia U-20 coach Indra Sjafri, as reproted by antaranews.com.

Uzbekistan took the lead in the 21st minute, but Raven quickly responded for Indonesia. However, Haydarov restored Uzbekistan’s lead in the 47th minute before Sadinurullayev sealed the 3-1 victory in the 63rd minute.

Indonesia had chances to reduce the deficit, including a shot from Arlyansyah Abdulmanan, but failed to convert. The Garuda Nusantara now prepares for their final group match before exiting the tournament.

(mg/inp/pr/nm)