Indonesia U20 Football Tops Group H After 3‑0 Win Over Laos
- 04 Sep 2026 05:37 WIB
- Voice of Indonesia
Key Points
- Indonesia U20 football team beat Laos 3‑0, topping Group H in the 2027 AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers.
- Group H leadership will be decided Sunday when Indonesia faces Australia, with only the winner earning direct qualification.
RRI.CO.ID. Jakarta - Indonesia's U20 football team strengthened its chances of securing a direct ticket to the 2027 AFC U20 Asian Cup after beating hosts Laos 3-0 at the New Laos National Stadium on Thursday, September 3, 2026, surging to the top of Group H in the qualifiers.
Fabio Azkairawan broke the deadlock in the fourth minute, giving Indonesia an early edge. Zahaby Gholy doubled the lead in the 38th minute, pouncing on a rebound after Aleandro Maulana’s shot was blocked. Gholy struck again in the 63rd minute to complete his brace and seal the win.
The result lifted Indonesia to four points, level with Australia but ahead on goal difference. Australia had earlier been held to a 2‑2 draw by Malaysia, leaving them second in the standings. Malaysia sits third with two points, while Laos remains bottom without a point and is eliminated from contention.
Only group winners secure direct qualification to the 2027 finals, while runners‑up must wait on results from other groups. The decisive clash for Group H leadership will come on Sunday, September 6, 2026, when Indonesia faces Australia, while Malaysia meets Laos.
Matchday 2 Results:
- Australia 2–2 Malaysia
- Laos 0–3 Indonesia. ***
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