Indonesia loses top spot to U19 Vietnam after only winning 3-0

(Football results) - U19 Indonesia secured only a 3-0 win against Timor Leste, falling behind U19 Vietnam on goal difference.

U19 Indonesia started under unfavorable conditions as heavy rain and repeated power outages caused interruptions. The slippery pitch significantly hampered the hosts' ball distribution. Despite controlling the game and applying constant pressure, the Indonesian coach's players faced great difficulty against the well-organized defense of U19 Timor Leste. Meanwhile, the visitors played confidently, unafraid of challenges, making the first half quite stagnant.

After numerous attacking efforts, U19 Indonesia finally broke the deadlock in the 42nd minute. Salampessy cleverly beat the offside trap to sprint through and face the goalkeeper, then calmly rounded the keeper and slotted into an empty net. Earlier, the same player had rattled Timor Leste's goal with a dangerous free kick near the box, but failed to beat the opposing goalkeeper. The first half ended with Indonesia leading 1-0.

In the second half, U19 Timor Leste continued to show resilience. Despite trailing, the visitors maintained a solid defensive system and waited for counterattack opportunities. However, mistakes began to appear as Indonesia's pressure intensified. In the 62nd minute, Irpan Sigerar quickly volleyed home from a rebound after a corner kick, making it 2-0. Just three minutes later, Kaka exploited huge gaps in Timor Leste's defense to freely enter the box and score the third goal for the hosts.

With a comfortable lead, U19 Indonesia did not ease up. The archipelago side continued to press with the aim of improving their goal difference in the competition with U19 Vietnam in the group. Despite leading by three goals, Indonesia's attackers kept seeking opportunities to extend the margin. Meanwhile, U19 Timor Leste, though struggling, fought hard to hold on and did not give up hope of scoring a consolation goal. Indonesia's dominant closing stages showed the hosts' strong determination in the race for the top spot.

Full time: U19 Indonesia 3-0 U19 Timor Leste

77' U19 Indonesia not ready to stop

Despite leading 3-0, U19 Indonesia still craves more goals. They are trailing U19 Vietnam by a full two goals in goal difference.

65' Goal! Indonesia's third goal comes quickly

U19 Timor Leste's defense is making repeated errors. There is too much space, allowing Kaka to freely enter the box and score.

62' Goal! U19 Indonesia doubles the lead to 2-0

Irpan Sigerar was in the right place after the ball rebounded from a corner kick. His one-touch finish gave Timor Leste's goalkeeper no chance to save.

57' Timor Leste still fighting resiliently

Despite trailing, U19 Timor Leste remains compact in defense and unshaken. The visitors are also trying to find counterattacking opportunities.

46' Second half begins

End of first half: U19 Indonesia 1-0 U19 Timor Leste

42' Goal! U19 Indonesia opens the scoring

Finally, U19 Indonesia's efforts paid off. Salampessy beat the offside trap, rounded the Timor Leste goalkeeper, and shot into an empty net.

33' No goal!

Salampessy took a free kick just outside the box, but Timor Leste's goalkeeper read the intention and made a precise save.

26' Still no goal

U19 Timor Leste is defending quite stubbornly against U19 Indonesia's pressure. The match continues under heavy rain.

15' Stalemate

The slippery pitch and wet ball are preventing U19 Indonesia from building coherent attacks, while Timor Leste is playing with confidence.

5' Difficult for U19 Indonesia

The match between U19 Indonesia and U19 Timor Leste is facing many disruptions: besides heavy rain, the stadium's power supply keeps failing.

1' Match begins

U19 Indonesia starting lineup:

U19 Timor Leste starting lineup:

U19 Indonesia vs U19 Timor Leste what time and where to watch live?

• Kickoff time: 8:00 PM on June 4, 2026.
• Venue:North Sumatra Stadium (Medan, Indonesia).
• Tournament:ASEAN U19 Championship 2026.
• Live broadcast:TV360.

Key highlights before the U19 Indonesia vs U19 Timor Leste match

U19 Timor Leste gave a strong effort against U19 Vietnam but a 0-3 defeat highlighted the still-significant gap in quality between the two sides. The East Timor side had moments of active play, executing short passes relatively smoothly and creating some notable chances. However, the excellent performance of goalkeeper Xuan Tin and better finishing allowed U19 Vietnam to control the match. Overall, U19 Timor Leste has yet to show enough progress to compete with the region's top teams.

On the other hand, U19 Indonesia continued to assert their championship credentials by beating U19 Myanmar 3-0. The hosts completely dominated the game, creating many dangerous opportunities and could have scored more with better finishing. Their fast-paced style, strong physical foundation, and tight tactical organization allowed U19 Indonesia to maintain heavy pressure on opponents. The passionate support from home fans also served as a vital pillar for the archipelago team.

Before U19 Indonesia took the field, U19 Vietnam had created immense pressure with an impressive 5-0 win over U19 Myanmar. This result gave coach Cristiano Roland's side a perfect six points after two matches, along with a +8 goal difference. That meant U19 Indonesia not only needed to beat U19 Timor Leste but also had to aim for a big-margin victory to maintain the group lead and gain an advantage in the race with U19 Vietnam.

Considering the relative strength, this match still has a significant imbalance. U19 Indonesia operates a stable tactical system and maintains focus throughout 90 minutes, while U19 Timor Leste often reveals gaps in defense. If they cannot improve their organization and cover, the East Timor side will face great difficulties against the hosts' fast and powerful attacks. A victory for U19 Indonesia was predicted from the start; the only question is by how many goals they will win.

Projected lineups for U19 Indonesia vs U19 Timor Leste:

U19 Indonesia:Al Gasemi, Ibra Ohorella, Rafa Abdurahman, Jacob, Mathew Baker, Dony Tri Pamungkas, Welber Jardim, Fandi Bagus, Maouri Ananda, Theodore Evan, Arkhan Kaka.

U19 Timor Leste:Egidio de Oliveira, Aurio de Jesus, Vabio Canavaro, Joe Purificacao, Jose Arango, Totifanio, Tiago Lay, Leonio Quilton, Nicholas Pereira, Marico da Costa, Germano Junior.