Southeast Asian fans are thrilled by Indonesia's historic win at the World Cup

Indonesia's U17 team made a memorable milestone by securing their first-ever victory in the history of the U17 World Cup, causing Southeast Asian supporters to erupt with joy and shower praise on the young team's courageous performance.

In the final match of Group H against Honduras, Indonesia's U17 squad played with resilience and won thanks to goals from Evandra Florasta and Fadly Alberto. Although the result only placed the team third with three points, the chance to advance still remained for coach Nova Arianto's squad. However, what moved fans was not just the score but the valiant fighting spirit and composure that the young Garuda Muda displayed against the Central American representative.

On forums and social media, fans across Southeast Asia offered warm congratulations. An Indonesian user proudly wrote: “Finally, Indonesia’s U17 team has done it! A fantastic three points for Southeast Asian men’s football at the World Cup.” Another comment read: “Our first victory, even though we might not advance, this is a proud starting point.”

Many in the region also expressed support. A Vietnamese fan shared: “Congratulations to Indonesia from Vietnam, this is wonderful! You truly deserve this victory.” Another comment offered a deeper perspective: “This match demonstrated clear progress in Indonesia’s organization and tactics. They knew how to handle pressure and seize opportunities.”

Some were even surprised by the opponent's style of play: “I don’t understand why Honduras chose to ‘park the bus’ instead of applying high pressing. They were too passive and paid the price.”

Indonesia’s victory is not only a joy for the people of the archipelago but also a statement for the entire Southeast Asian region that youth football here is gradually closing the gap with the world. “These three points belong not only to Indonesia but are a shared pride for Southeast Asia,” a fan proudly concluded.

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