U17 Indonesia beat Honduras 2-1, World Cup history
Fadly Alberto Hengga scored in the 72nd minute, U17 Indonesia beat Honduras 2-1, winning for the first time in a World Cup, a milestone for Southeast Asian football.
In the 72nd minute, Fadly Alberto Hengga's powerful shot tore through the Honduras net. That goal not only decided the 2-1 victory in Group H of the 2025 U17 World Cup, but also opened the door to history: the first World Cup victory for Indonesia football, and the first victory for a Southeast Asian men's football team in a World Cup.
Key developments: courage after two penalties
The deadlock was broken in the 52nd minute when Evandra Florasta converted a penalty to put the Southeast Asians ahead. Just two minutes later, Honduras responded with a Luis Suazo penalty, bringing the game back to square one. It was a moment of mental testing: Indonesia did not collapse under the immediate counter-attack, holding their rhythm and waiting for their chance, until Hengga fired home the decisive shot in the 72nd minute.
| Minute | Team | Situation |
|---|---|---|
| 52' | U17 Indonesia | Evandra Florasta (penalty) opened the scoring |
| 54' | Honduras | Luis Suazo (penalty) equalized |
| 72' | U17 Indonesia | Fadly Alberto Hengga sealed a 2-1 win |
Analysis: Second half tempo and pressure management
Two penalties, just two minutes apart, turned the second half into a test of character. From a 1-1 scoreline, Indonesia U17 did not lose their mental structure, choosing to be patient to keep the game under control emotionally. The decisive goal in the 72nd minute came as a result of determination: Hengga's decisive shot beat the Honduran goalkeeper, converting the mental advantage into a score advantage - something that often decides the outcome in short tournaments.
Historical significance to Southeast Asian football
- For the first time in history, Indonesia won a World Cup event (U17 level).
- This is also the first victory of Southeast Asian men's football in a World Cup.
Facts and context: a mirror of the past
- U20 Vietnam participated in the 2017 U20 World Cup but lost all 3 matches against France, Honduras and New Zealand.
- U20 Myanmar attended the 2015 World Cup and also lost all 3 group stage matches.
- Thailand participated in the U17 World Cup twice in a row (1997, 1999) but lost all 6 matches.
- In 2023, U17 Indonesia attended the U17 World Cup as host, was eliminated from the group stage with 2 draws and 1 loss.
- At the national team, U20, women's national team, U20 women, U17 women, men's futsal and women's futsal levels, no Indonesian team has ever won a ticket to the World Cup finals.
Immediate impact
The 2-1 victory helped Indonesia U17 close out their Group H campaign with a declaration of their ability to compete on the world stage. From the 2023 experience to the 2025 milestone, the young team has transformed lessons into concrete results – a step forward that is enough to inspire the entire football world.
