Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. Indonesia's U-23 football team suffered a 0-1 loss to Guinea in a crucial playoff at the Stade Pierre Pibarot, Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines, France, on Thursday (9/5/2024), dashing its chance of securing a spot at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Guinea's Ilaix Moriba scored the sole goal from a penalty kick in the 29th minute, witnessed live. Despite Indonesia's efforts to fight back, including several attempts on goal, they couldn't breach Guinea's defense.

This loss marked a missed opportunity for Indonesia to make its mark in the Olympic football tournament, reminiscent of the country's participation in the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, according to antaranews.com. 

Coach Shin Tae Yong's tactical adjustments, including substituting players like Alfeandra Dewangga, could not alter the outcome.

(mg/inp/pr/nm)