
An outstanding and thrilling friendly match took place between Indonesia U23 and India U23 on Monday, October 13, 2025, at the Gelora Bung Karno Madya Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with Indonesia U23 scoring a goal in the last minute. This was the second friendly encounter between the two teams, following India U23’s victory in the first match, which ended 2-1 on October 10, 2025, during the U23 International Friendly Games 2025. The broadcasting partner for the match was Star Sports Khel, with digital streaming available on JioHotstar and FanCode. Here are the full match highlights:
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| FACTS | DETAILS |
| Game | U23 International Friendly Games |
| Competition | U23 AFC Asian Cup Qualification |
| Match | Indonesia U23 Vs. India U23 (2nd Friendly) |
| Catagory | U23 Men’s |
| Governing Body | All India Football Federation (AIFF) |
| Match Date and Time | Monday, October 13 10, 2025. 18:30:00 UTC |
| Match Venue | Gelora Bung Karno Madya Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia |
| Head Coach | Gerald Vanenburg (Indonesia U23) Noushad Moosa (India U23) |
| Goals | 2 (Korou Singh – India U23 and Dony Pamungkas – Indonesia U23) |
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Match Highlights: Indonesia U23 vs India U23
Monday’s match highlights featured a competitive and eye-catching performance between Indonesia U23 and India U23. Here is the match summary:
Summary:
Indonesia U23 controlled the first half of the match, dominating play around the Indian goal box. India U23 had only two notable attempts, neither of which resulted in goals. This performance highlighted a strong defensive effort by the Indian team.
In the second half of the match, India U23’s Korou Singh scored an outstanding goal. However, a foul committed by Sumit Sharma near India’s goal box resulted in a final goal from Dony Pamunngkas of Indonesia U23, leading to a 1-1 draw.
In the last, Indian coach Noushad Moosa made several player changes, including Priyansh Dubey replacing Chouhan as the goalkeeper.
Lineup:
- Indonesia U23: Fasya D. (G), Arel K. (C),, Caraka H, Enero, Fikri A, Firmansyah T, Hannan M, Markx D, Missa F, Pamungkas D, Rudianto K.
- India U23: Chouhan D (G), Aimen M, Chhetri A, Gogoi P, Anabam R, Hnamte L, Mohanam V, MSS, Saheef M, Sharma M, Sharma B.S, Yumnam B (C). Haobam R M, Brahmacharimayum S, Saheef M
Standings: India U23
India U23 is part of Group H in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers for Saudi Arabia 2027, but they have not yet qualified. Currently, the #BlueColts are in second place in the group, with Qatar leading at 6 points and India following with 3 points. Other teams in Group H include Bahrain and Brunei Darussalam.
In conclusion, Monday’s match was a significant event, even though the Indian football team did not qualify for the AFC U23 Asian Cup on the road to Saudi Arabia 2026. The team showcased their ability to execute both strong defense and effective offense, whether in friendly matches or during AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifying games. They showcased impressive strategic tactics under the guidance of coach Naushad Moosa. The Indian football team can learn valuable lessons about tactics and strategy when competing against teams like Indonesia. I am confident that in the future, we will achieve victory. #BlueColts!


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