At 1:30 a.m. on April 26, 2024, on the battlefield of the U23 Asian Cup 1/4 finals, South Korea U23 and Indonesia U23 had a fierce matchup.
This is not only about qualifying for the semi-finals, but also about competing for a valuable qualification to the Paris Olympics.
The Indonesian National Olympic Football Team is the representative team that represents Indonesia in the Olympic men's soccer tournament and the Olympic qualifiers.
They showed their strength in the second round of the group stage of the U23 Asian Cup on 18 April 2024.
At that time, an assist from Zhou Yaan helped Tegu score a goal to help Indonesia U23 win 1-0 against Australia U23.
On social media, some netizens expressed their thoughts on Indonesia's U23 performance: "The Indonesian team is so strong!
"Tegu's goal was fantastic!Indonesia finally got a win!", "Indonesia defended very solidly, they were in complete control of the game!".
In the third round of the U23 Asian Cup group stage on April 21, Indonesia U23 once again showed an excellent performance, defeating Jordan U23 with a score of 4-1.
This victory not only gave the Indonesian team three consecutive wins in the group stage, but also gave them more recognition of their strength.
Their excellent performances laid a good foundation for the upcoming matches and made fans look forward to the future of the Indonesian team.
Back in the field.
At the start of the game, Indonesia's U23s showed an unstoppable posture, and their players quickly launched a fierce attack like a powder keg that had been ignited.
In the audience, the shouts of the fans came and went, as if to push the atmosphere of the whole stadium to a climax.
South Korea's U23 defence was overwhelmed, and the situation was very dangerous for a while.
Suddenly, Struck stepped up and broke the deadlock with a long-range shot that went straight through the South Korea Under-23s.
The cheers of the crowd were deafening, as if the entire stadium was cheering wildly for the goal.
Online, some fans expressed their shock and excitement at the goal via social media: "Strucker is amazing!
"The Indonesian team showed great strength from the start, and it looks like tonight's game is going to be very tight!", "South Korea are really in trouble right now, hopefully they can get back to form quickly!".
This goal not only made South Korea U23 feel the heavy pressure, but also kicked off the game.
The atmosphere on the field became more tense, the players on both sides fought more intensely, and the game entered a white-hot stage.
South Korea's U23s didn't admit defeat either.
In the 45th minute, they showed a strong counter-attacking ability to catch their opponents off guard.
Yoon Ji-sung took the ball and shot at goal, but the ball was unfortunately hit by the opposing player Koeman, resulting in an own goal and equalizing the score.
Although the goal looked unremarkable, it ignited the fighting spirit of the South Korean team.
On the Internet, some fans expressed their opinions on the goal: "The South Korean team is so witty! Although Yoon Ji-sung's shot was not sharp enough, he still scored in the end!", "There was a hole in the defense of the Indonesian team, this own goal is really surprising!", "The South Korean team has to work harder now, and it can't just stop there!".
The unexpected goal not only reinvigorated the South Korean team, but also made the atmosphere on the pitch even more lively.
South Korea began to go all out to overtake the scoreline, while Indonesia stepped up their defense and tried to hold the situation.
The whole game has entered a white-hot stage, and players from both sides are trying their best to fight for a place to advance to the semi-finals.
However, Struck's performance put the South Korean team in crisis again.
At 45+3 minutes into the game, Indonesia's attack once again showed its power.
The atmosphere on the pitch became more and more tense, and so did the mood of the fans.
After Strucker got the ball, he calmly observed the situation on the field.
Suddenly, he spun around and shot at goal, and the ball sped through the air and headed straight for South Korea.
The fans' hearts almost jumped to their throats, and they held their breath and watched intently as the ball went.
The ball slices in a beautiful arc in the air and is aimed precisely at the corner of the goal.
In the stunned eyes of the goalkeeper, the ball flew into the goal like a meteor to help the Indonesian team take the lead again.
The cheers of the crowd were deafening, while the South Korean players were pale and angry.
On the Internet, some fans expressed their opinions on the goal: "Struk's goal is so crucial! He is simply the savior of the Indonesian team!", "The defense of the South Korean team is so bad, how can they give the opponent such a big chance!", "The Indonesian team is leading now, the South Korean team is really in trouble! I hope they can cheer up!".
The goal put South Korea in a more passive position as they faced the daunting task of catching up with the scoreline.
Indonesia, on the other hand, was in high spirits and began to strengthen their defense in an attempt to maintain that lead.
The game entered a critical moment and players from both sides were giving it their all and fighting for promotion.
South Korea U23 were at a disadvantage in the competition.
In the 68th minute, they were forced to play one less man because of Li Yingjun's stampede, and Li Yingjun was directly sent off with a red card.
The mistake made South Korea's defence more vulnerable, while Indonesia took the opportunity to step up their attack.
Despite this, South Korea U23 did not give up and they showed a tenacious will.
In the 84th minute, Jung Xiangbin's long-range shot equalized the score again, earning a valuable draw for South Korea.
The draw did not split the winners.
In the 12-round penalty shootout, South Korea U23 finally lost and failed to advance to the semi-finals.
The whole game was full of suspense and tension, and the fighting spirit and indomitable will of the players on both sides also deeply touched the hearts of the audience.
After the match, the Indonesian players and fans cheered and celebrated the victory, while the South Korean players left the field with tears in their eyes.
The result of this match not only affected the fate of both teams, but also added a touch of joy and sorrow to the entire Asian football competition.
With that, South Korea's U23 Asian Cup journey has come to an end, while the Indonesian team will continue to move forward towards the dream of the Paris Olympics.
This match will forever be remembered in the hearts of the fans and become an unforgettable memory.
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