Jakarta, IO – Vietnam will face Indonesia in the final of the AFF U-23 Cup. Assessing Indonesia’s strength, Vietnamese media 24h highlighted the threat of Indonesian players’ throw-in skills. Indonesia’s second goal against Thailand at the semifinal was created by Ferarri. The game concluded with Indonesia beating Thailand 3-1 at the Rayong Provincial Stadium, Thursday (24/8).
The goal came from a throw-in by Robi Darwis from the left which went straight into the penalty box. The ball was immediately struck by Darwis’ header and led to a goal.
24h wrote Indonesia had a throw-in ‘trick’ that is dangerous. Vietnam was once the victim of Garuda Muda’s deadly throw-in in the semifinal of 2023 SEA Games, when a throw-in by Pratama Arhan was executed with header from Komang Teguh.
“The throw-in video to increase the score to 2-0 in the match against Thailand U-23 and the throw-in by Indonesia U-23 is like a free kick.”
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The 2023 AFF Cup final will be the eighth meeting between Indonesia and Vietnam since 2015. The Golden Star dominated the previous meeting with 5 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss.
The final game between Indonesia vs Vietnam is scheduled for Saturday (26/8) evening WIB at the Rayong Provincial Stadium. (rr)