Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta.  Indonesia’s U-23 national football team won a semifinal spot as the winner of Group A after a goalless draw against Malaysia at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, Monday night (21/7/2025).

The result kept Indonesia at the top of the group with seven points, following earlier wins of 8-0 over Brunei and 1-0 against the Philippines, according to antaranews.com.

The Philippines sit second with six points after a 2-0 win over Brunei, positioning them well for a potential semifinal berth as the best runner-up. 

However, final advancement depends on outcomes in other groups, with Vietnam vs. Cambodia (Group B) and Thailand vs. Myanmar (Group C) still pending.

Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam were eliminated after finishing third and fourth respectively, with Malaysia earning three points and Brunei none.

(mg/inp/pr/rs)