JAKARTA: Indonesia defeated South Korea in the quarter-finals of the Under-23 Asian Cup and inched towards a historic second Olympic qualification.
The show in Doha culminated in a nail-biting penalty shootout, with Indonesia prevailing 11-10 after a 2-2 draw.
With only one more hurdle to clear for Olympic qualification, the Indonesian Football Association President Erick Thohir expressed gratitude on Instagram, hailing the team’s courage and performance.
Despite setbacks, including an own goal and South Korea’s temporary numerical advantage, Indonesia’s resilience prevailed, sealing their fate with Pratama Arhan’s decisive penalty.
The unexpected victory, masterminded by South Korean coach Shin Tae-yong, left social media abuzz and revived Indonesia’s dreams of Olympic glory after decades of anticipation.
With their eyes set on the global stage, Indonesian football enthusiasts relish the prospect of witnessing their team shine on the Olympic platform once again.
