'U-16 national team has defeated Thailand, but remains vigilant'
'U-16 national team have defeated Thailand, but remain vigilant' Indonesian National Team Under-16 will face Thailand in the finals of the 2018 AFF Cup. Despite having conquered the White Elephant team, the Young Garuda remains vigilant.
In the semi-finals of the U-16 AFF Cup 2018, Indonesia picked up a 1-0 win over Malaysia. The only goal in the match at the Gelora Delta stadium, Thursday (08/09/2018) night WIB, was booked by Amiruddin Bagus Kahfi Al-Fikri through the white dot.
Indonesia once defeated Thailand during the U-16 Asian Cup qualification. At that time, Fakhri Husaini's team won in a narrow 1-0.
In the match at Rajamangala Stadium, Bangkok, on September 20, 2017, a goal from Amanar Abdillah was the decisive winner of Indonesia.
However, Thailand also showed good performances in the U-16 AFF Cup this time. They have not lost five matches with details of four wins and one draw.
This was realized by the U-16 national team coach, Fakhri Husaini. He insisted his care team should not be complacent.
"The Thai team from all lines is very good, even though Garuda Muda won, we remain vigilant of the Thai game," explained Fakhri.