REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, SOLO -- The Indonesian national team managed to win the opening match of Group A of the ASEAN U-16 Boys Championship or AFF U-16 Cup. Facing Singapore at Manahan Stadium, Solo, on Friday (21/6/2024) night, Nova Arianto's team won 3-0 over Singapore.

Responding to the results, PSSI General Chairman Erick Thohir asked the players not to be complacent about winning the inaugural match. Because, he said, the first goal of the U-16 team is to qualify for the group phase of the AFF U-16 Cup first.

“We won 3-0 but don't be complacent we are aiming for Laos to qualify for the group as well as winning 3-0. Not to mention in the other group Thailand, Australia I haven't seen the game but since we are AFF champions yes we are focused on group champions. It will only be what the semifinals will look like,” Erick said when he met at the Alila Solo Hotel after the match.

Erick judged Garuda Asia to have shown good progress. In fact, the Nova Arianto training team was formed only two months ago.