PSSI Chairman Erick Thohir reminded the Indonesian U-23 national team to maintain focus throughout the match against the Vietnamese U-23 national team in the final of the 2025 ASEAN U-23 Championship at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium.
Erick expects the final against Vietnam to be another close contest, similar to the 2023 final in Thailand, when the Golden Star Warriors defeated the Young Garuda 6-5 on penalties.
"Remember, this is a tough match. So we have to be focused for 90 minutes," said Erick, as quoted from his official Instagram account on Monday.
The man who also serves as Minister of State-Owned Enterprises said that Kadek Arel and his friends must have the courage to play hard, but with the intention of injuring their opponents.
If Indonesia wins, it will be their second title in the tournament, formerly known as the AFF U-23 Cup, after the 2019 edition in Cambodia under Indra Sjafri.
