2025 Under-17 World Cup Results - Indonesia U-17 National Team Lost to Zambia

Nova Arianto's protégé actually performed better in the second half, but was unable to save the Indonesia U-17 National Team from a 1-3 defeat against Zambia in the opening match of Group H at the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup at Aspire Zone Field 7, Qatar, on Tuesday (11/4/2025) evening WIB.

Indonesia U-17 national team fell behind with a quick goal just 20 seconds into the match.

Mapalo Simute, receiving a pass from the right side, directly shot the ball into the empty goal.

Nova Arianto immediately used the VAR card after Mapalo was seen in a positionOffside.

A goal was canceled by the referee after consulting with VAR.

The game became more intense, the Indonesia U-17 National Team started to threaten with long throws from Fabio Azka Irawan and was immediately responded by Mathew Baker.

Unfortunately, the shot from Melbourne City FC's defender could still be blocked by Christo Chitambala.

Finally, the Asian team Garuda took the lead over the African representative in the 12th minute.

It started with Evandra Florasta's individual action on the right side, ending with a cross that was met with a powerful shot from Zahaby Gholy.

Chitambala was unable to block the powerful shot from the young Persija Jakarta player.

Zambia, trailing by one goal, immediately increased the intensity of their attacks on the heart of Asia's defense.

Some opportunities were obtained by the team coached by Dennis Makinka, but the defensive line

Garuda Asia's advantage had to fade at the 34th minute.

Starting from the left side's weakness, Zambia's horizontal cross was successfully met by Abel Nyirongo for a goal. The score became 1-1.

Zambia managed to turn the situation around by exploiting the mistakes of the Indonesian U-17 national team players in building their attack in the 37th minute.

Their mistake was immediately punished by Abel Nyirongo through a long-range shot that Dafa Algasemi couldn't reach.

Again, the transition has become a weapon for the African representative to score a goal.

This time, Lukonde Mwale successfully completed a counterattack play, which ended with a low cross pass on the right side in the 42nd minute.

Zambia leads 3-1 over Indonesia U-17 national team until the end of the first half.

Second Half

Nova Arianto once again fielded a three-defender formation by including Muhammad Algazani and Dimas Adi, replacing Fabio Azka Irawan and Zahaby Gholy.

Nova Arianto's new tactic was actually able to bring Garuda Asia back to life in the second half.

Some golden opportunities have been created by Garuda Asia.

Indonesia U-17 national team almost reduced the deficit after Mierza Firjatullah won the ball from the opponent's defender, but unfortunately the attacker from Persik Kediri chose to finish it alone despite having a teammate who was free.

The shot could still be blocked by the Zambian goalkeeper, the score remained 1-3.

Indonesia U-17 national team got a golden chance to score the second goal after Evandra Florasta was tackled by the Zambian defender inside the penalty area.

However, referee Adonis Carrasco from canceled it after seeing Evandra doingdivingand without mercy, he was shown a yellow card for his actions.

Indonesia U-17 national team's attacks are getting more intense, but they are still raw in the hands of the Zambian goalkeeper.

One of the golden opportunities obtained by Evandra Florasta in the 85th minute, but her shot from inside the penalty area was still too easy to be blocked by the Zambian goalkeeper.

The next golden opportunity came from a long-range shot by Rafi Rasyiq, but it was still blocked by the Zambia goalpost.

The score remained unchanged until the end of the game, Asia Garuda lost in the opening match. This result placed Indonesia in third position.

FT:Indonesian U-17 National Team 1-3 Zambia

Go on: Zahaby Gholy 12' - Abel Nyirongo 34', 37', Lukonde Mwale 42'

Yellow Card:Evandra Florasta 65', Mathew Baker 90+4' - Andrew Mwappe 70'Red Card:

Player List:

Indonesia U-17 National Team: 20-Dafa Algasemi (GK), 4-Putu Panji (Captain), 5-Mathew Baker, 6-Evandra Florasta, 7-Zahaby Gholy (11-Dimas Adi 45'), 8-Nazriel Alvaro (17-Rafi Rasyiq 65'), 9-Mierza Firjatullah, 10-Fadly Alberto, 12-Eizar Tanjung, 13-Lucas Lee (15-Ilham Romadhona 65'), 14-Fabio Azka Irawan (16-Muhammad Algazani 45')

Suggestions: 1-Rendy Razzaqu (PG), 21-Mike Rajasa (PG), 2-Dafa Zaidan, 3-Ida Bagus Cahya, 11-Dimas Adi, 15-Ilham Romadhona, 16-Muhammad Algazani, 17-Rafi Rasyiq, 18-Fandi Ahmad, 19-Azizu Milanesta

Coach: Nova Arianto

Zambia: 18-Christo Chitambala (PG), 2-Levyson Banda, 3-Andrew Mwape, 6-Bongani Ndhlovu (5-Nelson Chilemu 52'), 9-Abel Nyirongo, 10-Felix Phiri, 11-James Sibeene, 12-Lukonde Mwale (7-Robert Banda 52'), 17-Mapalo Simute, 20-Jonathan Kalimina (Captain), 21-Kelvin Chipelu

Suggestions: 1-Wiseman Nyirenda (PG), 16-Rogers Simumba, 5-Nelson Chilemu, 7-Robert Banda, 8-Nthasilwe Malupande, 13-Daniel Silubonde, 14-Steven Lungu, 15-Nkotami Chimwemwe, 19-Billy Daka

Coach: Dennis Makinka

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