Teknowarta – Indonesia’s U-17 national team commenced their AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2026 campaign with a triumphant victory, securing a 1-0 win against China in their opening Group B fixture. The crucial match unfolded on Tuesday, May 5, at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, marking a stellar start for the Young Garuda squad.
The sole winning goal for Indonesia U-17 was netted by Keanu Sanjaya in the 86th minute. The decisive strike came courtesy of a pinpoint long pass from Matthew Baker, launched directly from a goal kick. This result proved to be particularly stunning, especially considering Indonesia U-17’s previous encounters with the same opponent, where they had consistently faced defeats.
Prior to this significant win, Kurniawan Dwi Yulianto’s charges underwent several preparation matches for the AFF U-17 Championship, including two challenging friendlies against China. Held at the Indomilk Arena in Tangerang, these matches saw Indonesia suffer heavy losses, falling 0-7 and then 2-3 to the East Asian giant. Furthermore, the team had a disappointing run in the subsequent AFF U-17 Championship in Gresik, East Java, failing to advance from the group stage after a loss to Malaysia and a draw against Vietnam.
The victory against China in the AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2026 is paramount for Indonesia as they navigate the highly competitive Group B. Accumulating three more points in their upcoming second match against Qatar would not only guarantee the national team’s progression to the quarter-finals but also secure their coveted spot in the U-17 World Cup 2026.
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In another Group B clash, Japan demonstrated their prowess by defeating Qatar with a convincing 3-1 scoreline. This result propelled the Blue Samurai to the top of the provisional standings, with the Indonesia U-17 national team following closely behind in second place, both teams currently on three points.
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AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2026 Match Results
Group A
Saudi Arabia 4-0 Myanmar
Tajikistan 2-0 Thailand
Group B
Japan 3-1 Qatar
Indonesia 1-0 China
AFC U-17 Asian Cup Provisional Standings
Group A
1. Saudi Arabia 3 points
2. Tajikistan 3 points
3. Thailand 0 points
4. Myanmar 0 points
Group B
1. Japan 3 points
2. Indonesia 3 points
3. China 0 points
4. Qatar 0 points
Summary
The Indonesia U-17 national team secured a significant 1-0 victory against China in their opening Group B match of the AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2026. Keanu Sanjaya scored the decisive goal in the 86th minute, assisted by a long pass from Matthew Baker, marking a notable improvement following previous losses against the same opponent.
In another Group B fixture, Japan defeated Qatar 3-1, placing them at the top of the group standings alongside Indonesia. This victory provides Indonesia with a strong foundation, as a win in their next match against Qatar would secure their advancement to the quarter-finals and a spot in the U-17 World Cup 2026.