Indonesia U-17 National Team Faces Afghanistan in Matchday 3, Here is the Complete Schedule

Kapanlagi.com - The Indonesia U-17 National Team will face Afghanistan in the last group stage match of the U-17 Asian Cup 2025, which will be held on Friday, April 11, 2025, at 00:15 WIB. This match will take place at the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium, Jeddah. Indonesia, which has already secured a ticket to the quarter-finals, is now striving to lock in the top position in Group C.

With a victory or even a draw in this match, Indonesia will solidify its status as the group leader. Meanwhile, Afghanistan, which has already been eliminated, will try to put up a fight despite having no hope of advancing. The Garuda Muda team has performed impressively in the previous two matches, making them the favorites in this match.

The battle for the group champion position is important, as besides ensuring victory, this result will also determine the opponent that Indonesia will face in the quarter-finals. With a group full of tight competition, Indonesia must not be complacent and must continue to perform at its best. Here is the Latest Schedule for Matchday 3 of the U-17 Asian Cup in full.

1. 1. Schedule and Location of Matchday 3 AFC U-17 Championship

On matchday 3 of the AFC U-17 Championship 2025, Indonesia will compete against Afghanistan on April 11, 2025, at 00:15 WIB. This match will be held at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium, Jeddah. Previously, other matches in Group A and Group B will take place on April 10, 2025, starting with the duel between Saudi Arabia vs Uzbekistan and Thailand vs China at 00:15 WIB. Another exciting match will also be presented in Group B between Japan and Australia, who will compete to determine their fate in the quarter-finals.

Group C is in the spotlight with Indonesia already leading the standings and needing a draw to become group champions. Meanwhile, the other match in Group C between South Korea and Yemen is also very important for both teams wanting to advance to the quarter-finals.

Here is the schedule for matchday 3 of the AFC U-17 Championship:

April 10, 2025

00:15 WIB: Thailand v China

00:15 WIB: Saudi Arabia v Uzbekistan

April 10, 2025

22:00 WIB: Japan v Australia

22:00 WIB: Vietnam v United Arab Emirates

April 11, 2025

00:15 WIB: South Korea v Yemen

00:15 WIB: Afghanistan v Indonesia

April 12, 2025

00:15 WIB: Iran v Tajikistan

00:15 WIB: Oman v North Korea

Schedule for Indonesia U-17 National Team vs Afghanistan

• Date: Friday, April 11, 2025
• Time: 00:15 WIB
• Location: Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium, Jeddah

2. 2. Indonesia Focused on Winning or Drawing for Group C Champion

The Indonesian U-17 national team is currently leading the Group C standings with 6 points after winning against South Korea and Yemen. To ensure their status as group champions, Garuda Muda only needs a draw against Afghanistan on matchday 3. A victory would certainly strengthen their position even more, but Indonesia still holds an advantage even if they only earn one point in this match.

The head coach of the Indonesian U-17 national team, Nova Arianto, emphasizes the importance of maintaining focus and not underestimating Afghanistan, even though they have already been eliminated.

3. 3. Afghanistan Strives to Complete Their Task with Pride

On the other hand, Afghanistan, which has already been eliminated from the U-17 Asian Cup 2025, will play without pressure. Although they have no chance of advancing to the quarter-finals, Afghanistan remains determined to finish the tournament with pride. They will strive to give a tough fight to Indonesia, even though they are only playing to fulfill the schedule of the last match.

Afghanistan has suffered two losses in previous matches, but they still hope to provide a surprise in their final match against Indonesia. This team will try to deliver their best performance even though they no longer have a chance to continue their journey in this tournament.

4. 4. Competition in Other Groups and Its Impact on Indonesia

Other groups in the U-17 Asian Cup are equally exciting. In Group A, Saudi Arabia and Uzbekistan are battling for the top spot, while Thailand and China are competing to maintain their honor. In Group B, Japan, Australia, Vietnam, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) still have slim chances to advance to the quarter-finals.

In Group D, four teams -- Iran, Tajikistan, Oman, and North Korea -- are also vying for the remaining three tickets. Although Indonesia has already secured its place, the results of other group matches will determine who their opponent will be in the quarter-finals. Therefore, Garuda Muda must continue to show their best performance to avoid stronger opponents in the next round.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q: When is Indonesia's match against Afghanistan?

A: Indonesia's match against Afghanistan is scheduled for Friday, April 11, 2025, at 00:15 WIB at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium, Jeddah.

Q: Is Indonesia confirmed to advance to the quarter-finals?

A: Yes, Indonesia is confirmed to advance to the quarter-finals after securing two victories in the previous matches.

Q: What does Indonesia need to become the champion of Group C?

A: Indonesia only needs a draw against Afghanistan to become the champion of Group C.

(kpl/frr)