CNN Indonesia
Saturday, 29 Jun 2024 07:06 WIB
The Indonesian U-16 National Team became the champion of Group A of the 2024 AFF U-16 Cup. (ANTARA PHOTO/MOHAMMAD AYUDHA)
Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —
Indonesian National team confirmed not to face Vietnam in the semifinals AFF U-16 Cup 2024.
Indonesia first got a ticket to the semifinals after beating Laos 5-1, Thursday (27/6). With the status of winner of Group A, Indonesia will face two possibilities in the semifinals, namely winner of Group C or runner up in Group B.
Meanwhile, on Friday (28/6) Vietnam secured its position at the top of the final standings of Group B after winning 5-1 over Myanmar. With the position as group champions, the junior team The Golden Star will not meet the Garuda Muda squad.
Now Indonesia’s potential opponents in the semifinals have been narrowed down to four countries, namely Cambodia, Thailand, Australia and Malaysia.
Indonesia will face Cambodia, the runner-up of Group B if the country becomes the best runner-up.
Meanwhile, if the best runner up is not from Group B, then Indonesia will meet the winner of Group C, which will be contested by Thailand, Australia and Malaysia.
For now, Thailand is at the top of Group C with four points and only superior on goal difference to Australia. Meanwhile, Malaysia, which is in third place with 3 points, can still reach the leader of the standings.
In today’s match, Saturday (29/6), Thailand will face Malaysia and Australia will meet Timor Leste.
The 2024 AFF U-16 Cup was attended by 12 countries. All participants were divided into three groups containing four countries each.
Only the group winner has the right to go directly to the semifinals along with one best runner up. For the time being, Colombia is the best runner up with seven points, ahead of Laos and Australia.
(nva/nva)
