The coach of the Indonesian U-23 National Team, Shin Tae-yong, set several new records after leading Garuda Muda to beat Australia. His troops achieved their first victory in Group A of the 2024 U-23 Asian Cup by beating Australia U-23 1-0 at the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium, Doha, Thursday (18/4/2024) evening WIB.
The only goal of this match was scored by central defender Komang Teguh with a header after a corner kick in the 45th minute. This result created new history for the U-23 Indonesian National Team which made its debut at the 2024 U-23 Asian Cup.
The results of the match have a big meaning for the U-23 Indonesian National Team in the 2024 U-23 Asian Cup. Apart from the first win, this result also opens up the hope of the U-23 Indonesian National Team qualifying for the quarter-finals.
Previously, the Garuda Muda team lost 0-2 to hosts Qatar in the first match of Group A, Monday (15/4/2024). The defeat was full of controversy because the referee allegedly favored the home team.
But the comeback against Australia has opened up the possibility of going all the way. Now, the U-23 Indonesian National Team has managed to collect three points in two matches. Of course, the opportunity to qualify for the knockout phase is still open when they meet Jordan in the last match.
Let’s take a look at some of STY’s impressive records with the Indonesian U-23 National Team in the 2024 U-23 Asian Cup.
Historic Victory
Shin Tae-yong became the first coach to present a victory for the Indonesian U-23 National Team at the 2024 U-23 Asian Cup. More specifically, the victory was obtained over the strong country Australia with a score of 1-0.
The Indonesian U-23 national team appeared in the U-23 Asian Cup for the first time in its history. As a result, last night’s victory over Australia was the first recorded by the Garuda Muda team.
First Clean Sheet
Plus points deserve to be given to goalkeeper Ernando Ari Sutaryadi. He not only saved the Australian player’s penalty in the first half, but also kept his goal clean throughout the match.
Yes, the Indonesian U-23 National Team recorded a clean sheet for the first time at the U-23 Asian Cup stage, after previously losing 0-2 to hosts Qatar.
First win over Socceroos
The 1-0 victory over young Australia last night was also the first positive record in three previous meetings. For the first time, the Indonesian National Team is in the under 23 age group.
It doesn’t stop there, STY also has a great opportunity to lead the U-23 Indonesian National Team to the quarter-finals for the first time if they succeed in beating or holding Jordan to a draw, Sunday (21/4/2024).
First goal in the U-23 Asian Cup
Another record is that the U-23 Indonesian National Team successfully scored its first goal in the U-23 Asian Cup. The first time participation in history was made good use of by the STY troops.
They learned a lot after the defeat to Qatar (0-2) in the first match. Right in the 45th minute, Australia’s goal was ripped open by defender Komang Teguh’s header, using Nathan Tjoe-A-On’s assist, which was the first in history.
Group A standings for the 2024 U-23 Asian Cup
Group A
| Position | Country | Play | Win | Series | Lost | S.G | Points |
| 1 | Qatar U-23 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4-1 | 6 |
| 2 | Indonesian U-23 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1-2 | 3 |
| 3 | Jordan U-23 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1-2 | 1 |
| 4 | Australia U-23 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0-1 | 1 |