December 12, 2025 | 01:01 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The fate of the Indonesian U-22 National Team at the SEA Games 2025 hangs critically in the balance. The final Group C match against Myanmar, set for this evening, Friday, December 12, 2025, at the 700th Anniversary Stadium in Chiang Mai, will determine the continuation of Indra Sjafri's campaign. The match will be broadcast by RCTI, starting at 6:00 p.m. Jakarta time (WIB).
Indonesia entered the tournament as the defending champion, having claimed the gold medal in the 2023 edition. However, a surprising 1-0 loss to the Philippines in their opening match has left Indonesia's position precarious. If the squad fails to secure a decisive victory against Myanmar, their journey will unfortunately conclude.
The Path to Qualification
There remains a narrow possibility for the team to advance via the best runner-up route, following Malaysia's loss to Vietnam in the final Group B match. As reported by Skor.id, the required calculation is simple yet challenging: Indonesia must win by at least three goals against Myanmar to surpass Malaysia in the standings.
While not an easy feat, it is certainly not impossible. Just two years ago, at the 2023 SEA Games, Indra Sjafri's troops celebrated a decisive 5-0 victory against the same opponent. This historical advantage provides a necessary glimmer of hope in this critical moment.
Team Requirements and Form
What Indonesia urgently needs is a swift improvement in performance. The young squad is required to play more aggressively, courageously, and, most importantly, exhibit greater sharpness in the attacking third. The inability to score during the loss to the Philippines serves as a clear warning. Coach Indra Sjafri's primary task is to restore the team's confidence and effectiveness in front of the goal.
Myanmar itself is not in better form, having also succumbed to a 0-2 defeat against the Philippines in their opening match. Their performance in their last five outings has been inconsistent, including a heavy 2-15 defeat in a friendly match during their time in Japan.
Head-to-Head Records
05/04/2023: Indonesia 5-0 Myanmar
12/07/2019: Myanmar 2-4 Indonesia
02/18/2019: Myanmar 1-1 Indonesia
29/08/2017: Indonesia 3-1 Myanmar
Last Matches of Indonesia U-22
Philippines 1-0 Indonesia
Mali 2-2 Indonesia
Indonesia 0-3 Mali
India 1-1 Indonesia
Indonesia 1-2 India
Last Matches of Myanmar U-22
Myanmar 0-2 Philippines
Kashima Antlers Youth 3-3 Myanmar
Ryutsu Keizai University 15-2 Myanmar
Eliche Toshima FC 3-1 Myanmar
Myanmar 1-2 Afghanistan
Predicted Line-Ups
Indonesia U-22 (Coach: Indra Sjafri): Cahya Supriadi; Muhammad Ferarri, Kadek Arel, Dion Markx, Raka Cahyana; Ivar Jenner, Rivaldo Pakpahan, Dony Tri Pamungkas; Rayhan Hannan, Rafael Struick, Mauro Zijlstra.
Myanmar U-22 (Coach: Hisashi Kurosaki): Hein Htet Soe; Kaung Htet Paing, Phyo Pyae Sone, Myat Phone Khant, Mar Ti No; Moe Swe, Zaw Win Thein, Thurain Tun; Shine Wanna Aung, Swan Htet, Min Maw Oo.
Prediction
Indonesia still possesses superior quality and depth. If they can regain momentum from the early minutes and execute effectively in the final third, there is a strong chance they can secure the required margin of victory.
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