The Indonesian national team recorded history by winning the AFF Cup U-16 for the first time. Make special prizes presented by the young Garuda for the anniversary of Indonesia's independence this year.
Indonesia carved out history after defeating Thailand 4-3 (1-1) through competition a penalty at the Gelora Delta Sidoarjo Stadium, on Saturday (August 11, 2018).
Substitute Fajar Fathur led the Indonesian national team to lead in the 33rd minute. While Thailand equalized through Apidet Janngam ('72).
On penalties, goalkeeper Ernando Ari later became a hero by defeating the execution of Apidet Janngam and Pongsakorn Innet.
While four Indonesian executors, namely Sutan Zico, Bagus Kahfi, Rendy Juliansyah, and David Maulana were able to carry out their duties.
The best achievement of the Indonesian national team in the previous AFF U-16 Cup was to reach the 2013 tournament finals. While Thailand still had the most title collection with Vietnam with three titles (2007, 2011, 2015).
Player composition
Thailand Under-16 National Team (4-4-2):
Anuchid Taweesri, Arthit Bua-Ngam, Chatmongkol, Jakkarong Sanmahung, Pongsakorn Innet, Thanarin Thumsen, Sarawut Soawaros, Thanakrit Laorkai, Sattawas Leela, Sitthinan Rungreang, Thodsawat Aungkongrat
Coach: Thanarin Thumsen
Indonesian National Team U-16 (4-3-3):
Ernando Ari Staryadi; Bagas Kaffa, Fadilah Nur Rahman, Komang Teguh, Yudha Febrian; David Maulana, Brylian Negiehta, Andre Oktaviansyah (Hamsa Lestaluhu "68"), Mochammad Supriadi (Rendy Juliansyah "78"), Bagus Kahfi, Amanar Abdillah (Fajar Fathur "17", Sutan Zico "73")
Coach: Fakhri Husaini (from aceh)