Indonesia U17 national team clinch the second point in this tournament after tying with the Panama U17 national team, scoring 1-1 in the FIFA U17 World Cup 2023 Group Stage, Group A at Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium, Surabaya.
In the first half, Panama took a 1-0 lead over Indonesia through Oldemar Castillo’s goal in the 45+3 minute.
Starting from Iqbal Gwijangge’s pass which was too weak, Castillo stole the ball.
Castillo passed four Indonesian players before outwitting Ikram with a gouge kick.
Different from the first half, Indonesia immediately put pressure on Panama from the start of the second half.
Indonesia’s attempt to score a return goal was created in the 54th minute. Starting from a free kick from the left side, the Panama player then threw the ball perfectly.
Welber Jardim, who received a wild ball, immediately sent a cross into the penalty box from the right side. Jardim’s pass was met by Arkhan Kaka with a header without goalkeeper Manuel Romero being able to anticipate it.
In the 68th minute Arkhan Kaka again had a good chance to score a goal. Arkhan received Nabil Ashura’s breakthrough pass.
However, due to the tight guard of the opposing players, Arkhan’s right-footed shot from inside the penalty box was caught by the goalkeeper.
In the remainder of the match, Indonesia and Panama both relied on set pieces to create goal opportunities, both through corner kicks and free kicks.
In the 87th minute, substitute Kevin Walder almost broke into the Indonesia goal. Walder’s header from a corner kick sailed narrowly over Ikram’s goal.
Hanif Ramadhan wasted a golden opportunity for Indonesia in the minute of injury time, 90+5′. Hanif received a horizontal pass from Arkhan Kaka.
However, in a position where the opposing player was not guarded, Hanif’s right foot shot from inside the penalty box was too weak, making it easy for goalkeeper Romero to catch the ball.
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