Indonesia U-20 vs Yemen U-20: 1-1 at Halftime
The match between Indonesia U-20 and Yemen U-20 ended 1-1 at halftime. Indonesia initially took the lead with a goal from Jens Raven but conceded shortly before the break.
The match, part of the final Group F of the 2025 AFC U-20 Asian Cup Qualifiers, took place at Stadion Madya, Senayan, on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at 19:30 WIB. The duel was intense from the start, with both teams exchanging attacks.
Anwar Hussein posed a threat with a long-range shot from outside the penalty area, but goalkeeper Ikram Algiffari was quick to fly and deflect the ball.
Indonesia responded with a set-piece taken by Dony Tri, who executed a curling shot from the right side in the 18th minute. However, the attempt was safely saved by Wadhah Anwar Ahmed.
As the match progressed, Yemen started to gain control. Mohammed Naji Al Qashmi had an opportunity to score from a corner kick, but his header went wide.
Yemen continued to threaten with a weak attempt from Adel Abbas Qasem, which was easily saved by Ikram.
The visitors missed a golden opportunity in the 35th minute when Abdullah Haidan's shot from close range sailed over the bar.
Adel Abbas Qasem broke free after receiving a long ball but his shot went off target, keeping Indonesia in the game.
Under pressure, Indonesia managed to steal a goal in the 45+1 minute. After receiving a pass from Muhammad Ragil, Jens Raven struck a low shot that found the back of the net after hitting the crossbar.
Yemen quickly responded to Indonesia's goal. Abdulrahman Al-Khadher's shot deflected off an Indonesian player, making it difficult for Ikram to save.
Yemen equalized in the 45+3 minute, bringing the score to 1-1 as the first half concluded.
Lineups:
Indonesia: Ikram Algiffari; Muhammad Alfharezzi Buffon, Kadek Arel Priyatna, M Iqbal Gwijangge; Dony Tri Pamungkas, Mufli Hidayat, Toni Firmansyah, Figo Dennis Saputrananto, Aditya Warman; Muhamad Ragil, Jens Raven.
Yemen: Wadhah Anwar Ahmed; Mohammed Naji Al Qashmi, Haithm Faisal Al Salami, Saeed Abdullah Al Shaban, Ahmed Mustafa Al Hajj, Anwar Hussein Al Turaiqi, Mohammed Khaled Moqbel, Adel Abbas Qasem, Abdullah Khaled Haidan, Abdulaziz Awadh Masnom, Abdulrahman Al Khadher Abdulnabi.
