The Indonesian Under-16 national team finally confirmed the 2018 AFF Cup semi-final ticket after beating East Timor 3-0 (0-0) in the fourth matchday of Group A at the Gelora Delta Stadium, Sidoarjo, Saturday night (04/08/2018).

Three Garuda Asia team goals were scored by Bagus Kahfi (49 'and 82') and Sutan Zico (72 '). These results make the Indonesian Under-16 national team collect 12 points and it is impossible to surpass Vietnam and Myanmar in second and third (9 points).

In fact, Fakhri Husaini's squad escaped with Group A championship status. Certainty was obtained considering that Vietnam and Myanmar were both toppled and would lose head to head if they equaled Indonesia's points.

"Alhamdulillah, through a tough and tight game we can win the match against Timor Leste. I appreciate the struggle of all players. "These results cannot be separated from their hard work and disciplinary play," Fakhri said after the match.

In particular, Fakhri praised the resilience of the defense lines owned by East Timor. Joao Araujo's children had made Indonesian players unable to do much in the first round.

"In the first half, we were unable to score even though we made many chances. I realize the opponent's defender is so good and tough. "The second half of the year we do the switching and can excel," he said.

Three goals of the Indonesian Under-16 national team were born in the second round of this fight. This record makes the Indonesian Under-16 national team for the first time failed to score a goal in the first round of the 2018 AFF U-16 Cup.

Bagus Kahfi and his friends found it difficult to dismantle the meeting of East Timor's defense line. On the other hand, East Timorese players also moved quickly trying to dispel all attempts to attack the Indonesian Under-16 National Team.

In the last game, the Indonesian Under-16 national team will face Cambodia in the same stadium on Monday (6/8/2018). This game does not have much influence considering Cambodia is certainly not qualified for the semifinals.

(Bola.com)