Indonesia suffered a heavy 0-4 defeat to Brazil, with Southeast Asian fans offering encouragement.
Indonesia's U17 team lost 0-4 to Brazil in the second match of Group H at the 2025 U17 World Cup, but still have a chance to advance as the third-placed team; fans in the region sent messages of encouragement.
Indonesia U17 suffered a 0-4 defeat against Brazil U17 in their second match of Group H at the 2025 U17 World Cup. Despite losing both matches, their chances of advancing remain, as the tournament takes eight of the twelve best third-placed teams. Notably, Indonesia U17 received much encouragement from fans across Southeast Asia.
Results and context of Group H
As predicted before the match, the Indonesian U17 team failed to spring a surprise against the top title contender and accepted a 0-4 defeat. After two matches, Indonesia still has no points. Conversely, the Brazilian U17 team secured their place in the next round early with two wins out of two matches and a goal difference of 11.
Reactions from Southeast Asian fans
A large number of fans in the region acknowledged the effort and fighting spirit of Nova Arianto's team and called for support ahead of the final match.
- "Well, this match wasn't too bad, you could say we fought our hardest. It's just that we were less effective. The fighting spirit was great, right up to the very last minute. At least we didn't go home empty-handed, we brought back 3 points as a gift for the fans."
- "Not finishing at the bottom of the table is good enough. I wish we could win the final match against Honduras, so we could qualify for the knockout stages as one of the best third-place finishes."
- "This is the World Cup finals, the level is very different, and Indonesia is also the only representative from Southeast Asia to qualify."
- "Matches on the world stage are always tough; opponents always play very fast, it's impossible to keep up, but that's still good enough."
Indonesia U17's chances of advancing
The format of the 2025 U17 World Cup allows 8 out of 12 third-placed teams to advance after the group stage. Indonesia still has a chance as they face Honduras in their final match, a team that also lost both of their first two games.
| Team | Status after turn 2 |
|---|---|
| Brazil U17 | Two wins out of two matches, a goal difference of 11, securing early qualification. |
| Indonesia U17 | Zero points after two matches, still have a chance to compete for third place. |
| Honduras U17 | Having lost both of their first two matches, Indonesia's opponent in the final round... |
Expert perspective: effective spacing and pacing
Audience feedback highlighted a significant disparity in skill levels. Opinions emphasized three key points: efficiency in finishing, speed of play, and experience in the World Cup. However, the general consensus was that Indonesia maintained their fighting spirit until the end of the match and may have a clear objective in the final round.
Next focus: the match against Honduras
The final match against Honduras is crucial for Vietnam's hopes of reaching the knockout round as the third-placed team. The message from the Southeast Asian fan community is clear: keep fighting, aim for a positive result so as not to leave the tournament empty-handed.
