REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- Indonesia U-19 national coach Indra Sjafri is confident he can return to lead his team to the AFF U-19 Cup final for the second time. Eleven years ago at Sidoarjo, he ushered a generation of Evan Dimas and comrades out as champions of the AFF U-19 Cup.
In the event now called ASEAN U-19 Boys Championship 2024, Indonesia will face Malaysia who are ready to compete in the semifinals. The same state match will take place Saturday (27/7/2024) at 19:30 WIB at Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium, Surabaya.
Indra felt confident he could conquer Malaysia to take Indonesia to the final. He said his team's preparation so far is good and all his players are in combat ready condition.
Moreover, Indonesia also advanced to the semi-finals of the AFF U-19 Cup this year with a satisfactory record, three wins from three matches, scoring 14 goals and conceding only two goals.