Update on the Indonesia National Team Standings and All Groups of the AFF Cup 2024 After Vietnam Draws with the Philippines

Kapanlagi.com - In a dramatic match in Group B of the AFF Cup 2024, Vietnam and the Philippines shared points in a game held on Wednesday night, December 18, 2024. A late goal from Doan Ngoc Tan in the 97th minute left the Philippines satisfied with one point, intensifying the competition in the standings. Now, the hopes of the Indonesia National Team to advance to the semifinals are wide open!

On the other hand, Myanmar's narrow victory over Laos with a score of 3-2 adds pressure on the Garuda squad. With only one match remaining, all eyes are now on the crucial match to be held on Saturday, December 21, 2024. Indonesia will face the Philippines directly, while Vietnam will host Myanmar at the same time.

In this critical situation, the Indonesia National Team must secure a victory to ensure their progress to the semifinals. If a draw occurs, Indonesia still has a chance, but it all depends on the results of other matches. Let’s take a complete look at the standings and the scenarios for the Indonesia National Team to qualify in this tournament!

1. Injury Time Goal Vietnam Changes Group B Standings

An exciting match between the Philippines and Vietnam at the Rizal Memorial Stadium ended in a thrilling drama, with a score of 1-1. The Philippines celebrated a lead thanks to a goal from Jarvey Gayoso in the 68th minute, but their hopes were dashed when Doan Ngoc Tan scored a last-minute equalizer in the 97th minute, putting Vietnam at the top of the temporary Group B standings with seven points.

This crucial goal gives Vietnam a more comfortable position heading into the final match, where they only need a draw against Myanmar to secure a place in the semifinals.

On the other hand, the Philippines is forced to remain in fourth place with three points, facing the bitter reality that their chances of advancing are now slim, especially after the results of other matches did not favor them either.

2. Indonesia and Myanmar National Teams in Tight Competition

Myanmar's dramatic victory over Laos with a score of 3-2 not only added tension to the standings but also left the Philippines in a dilemma, as they are now tied with Indonesia with four points.

However, thanks to the head-to-head advantage, Indonesia remains firmly in second place. The final match against the Philippines becomes a crucial moment for the Garuda National Team.

With the same goal difference between Indonesia and Myanmar, which is zero, and identical goal counts, a victory over the Philippines is a guaranteed ticket to advance to the next round—of course, on the condition that Vietnam does not give Myanmar a big win.

3. Requirements for Indonesia National Team to Advance to the Semifinals

To secure a ticket to the semifinals, the Indonesia National Team faces two crucial scenarios. First, a victory against the Philippines will ensure their progress, provided that Vietnam and Myanmar draw or Vietnam wins narrowly.

With that result, Indonesia will collect a maximum of seven points. The second scenario is that if the match ends in a draw, Indonesia can still advance to the next round as long as Myanmar loses to Vietnam, thanks to their head-to-head advantage.

However, if Indonesia suffers a defeat against the Philippines, their dreams will be shattered. In this high-pressure atmosphere, the match at Manahan Stadium, Solo, will be a do-or-die battle for the Garuda National Team!

4. Current Standings of Indonesia National Team and All Groups of AFF Cup 2024

The current standings of Group B are heating up! Vietnam leads with 7 points, followed by Indonesia and Myanmar, both with 4 points, while the Philippines and Laos lag behind with 3 and 2 points.

Only Laos has been confirmed eliminated, while the other four teams still have a chance to advance, although the Philippines' hopes are quite slim. On the other hand, Group A has confirmed Thailand's progression to the next round with 9 points, followed by Singapore with 6 points.

The crucial matches of Group B will take place on Saturday, December 21, 2024, where Indonesia will host the Philippines at Manahan Stadium, Solo, while Vietnam will battle Myanmar. These two matches will determine which two teams will advance to the semifinals!

5. Prediction and Analysis of Opportunities in Group B

In the fierce battle towards the semifinals, Vietnam emerged as the team with the brightest prospects, needing only a draw against Myanmar to secure their advancement to the next round. Meanwhile, Indonesia finds itself in a precarious position, required to win against the Philippines to avoid being trapped in the uncertainty of other match results.

The Philippines, on the other hand, must fight hard and achieve a big victory to keep their hopes alive. Myanmar, despite having the same points as Indonesia, faces a tough challenge against Vietnam, who currently sits at the top of the standings.

With all eyes on the Indonesia vs Philippines match, a tight contest is predicted, where Indonesia's key to victory lies in sharp attacks and solid defense.

6. What must Indonesia do to qualify for the semifinals of the AFF Cup 2024?

Indonesia must secure a victory against the Philippines to ensure their advancement to the next round. However, if the match ends in a draw, their fate still depends on other results: Myanmar must lose to Vietnam for Indonesia to continue moving forward. The atmosphere is getting more thrilling!

7. When is the last match of Group B in the AFF Cup 2024?

Watch the thrilling moments in the final match that will take place on Saturday, December 21, 2024, starting at 20:00 WIB!

8. What does Vietnam need to qualify for the semifinals?

Vietnam only needs to secure a draw against Myanmar to secure a ticket to the semifinals, a crucial step that will bring them closer to their big dream in this tournament.

9. Does Laos still have a chance to qualify?

Laos has officially been eliminated from the competition, having only managed to collect two points from four matches played.

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