Indonesia U-23 national team coach Gerald Vanenburg emphasized that his team is still aiming for victory against Malaysia even though a draw would be enough to qualify them for the semifinals of the 2025 ASEAN U-23 Championship.
Indonesia currently tops Group A with six points. A single point against Malaysia would be enough to secure a place in the knockout stages.
"Yes, I want to win every match, including against Malaysia. I don't know who our next opponent is, but I want to win too. Whether it happens or not, we'll fight for it," Vanenburg said when met before leading team training at the Madya Stadium in Jakarta on Sunday.
Regarding the squad's condition, Vanenburg said he was confident in his team's preparations, although several players were still being monitored for fitness.
