In the semifinal match held at Gelora Delta Stadium, Sidoarjo, Thursday (08/09/2018) night WIB, Indonesia immediately took the initiative to attack since the initial whistle sounded. In the third minute, kicking Muhammad Yudha from outside the penalty box still deviated on the left side of the Malaysian goal.

Indonesia continues to attack Malaysia's defense and does not give its opponents a chance to develop the game. As a result, Malaysia also survived more in its own game area.

However, after the 15th minute, Malaysia began to get out of the pressure and occasionally threatened the Indonesian defense through attacks from the wings.

One of them in the 26th minute when a free kick from the right side was sent into the penalty box and was greeted by the head Daniel Abdul Aziz but the ball was still flying. The Indonesian defense missed watching Daniel who was free to gore the round skin.

Indonesia almost scored in the 36th minute when Bagus Kahfi's pass from the right was received by Supriyadi, but his shot from close range still hit the post.

A goalless draw lasted until halftime.

Indonesia included Sutan Diego Zico to increase the intensity of the attack. Only two minutes on the field, Zico was given a chance but his close range shot was denied by Malaysian goalkeeper Abdul Alim Al Amri.

In the 50th minute, Indonesia threatened Malaysia's goal again. This time it was good to get free kick but Al Amri could secure it.

Malaysia really wasn't given a breath at all in the second half. Indonesia continues to bombard Zico, Yuda, and Bagus, but no one has been able to break into Malaysia.

Until finally in the 72nd minute, Supriadi's acceleration to the penalty box had to be stopped by Al Amri and made the referee point to the spot. It's good that the executor coldly puts the ball in the left corner without being able to reach Al Amri. Indonesia leads 1-0!