The Indonesian national team that fielded the U-23 (under 23 years old) players netted the goal to Morocco`s wicket by Alfin Tuasalamony through the penalty spot, after the Morocco`s goal keeper violated the host striker Bayu Gatra. Despite playing in home ground and hosting the event, Indonesia played a little clumsy.
The host team which was supported by thousands of spectators, at the Jakabaring sports stadium in Palembang, capital city of South Sumatra actually had a lot of opportunities to make goals, but the team failed to make more goals. It’s ironic, scored the first goal of the match from penalty spot in the 8th minute, causing a public euphoria believing that the young Garuda will continue the winning streak.
At the qualification round, the Indonesian soccer team successfully defeated the Morocco`s team on Thursday night (19/9).
The Morocco`s team at the second half stepped up its pressure against the Indonesian team. Morocco, however, ended the dream when scoring at the 70th minute El Hassouni Aymane equalized the score 1-1.
The second goal for Morocco`s team was made by El Karti Walid at the 81st minute. Thus, host team as the runner-up got silver medal.
