RI defeated 1-0 at ASEAN U-17s<\/p>\n
Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra<\/p>\n
Indonesia's target of reaching the semifinals of the Southeast
\nAsian U-17 Soccer Championship took a wrong turn on Saturday as
\nit was beaten 0-1 by Laos at Teladan Stadium.<\/p>\n
Playing in Group B, Laos' only goal was netted by Khmaphai
\nTaypanyavong in the 75th minute, utilizing a pass from Sunthasine
\nPhachumphon.<\/p>\n
Indonesia had six opportunities to send the ball to the back
\nof the Laotian net, guarded by Vongsackda Sianphongsay.<\/p>\n
One wasted chance was when Putut Waringin Jati, who was
\ndribbling the ball in Laos' penalty box, kicked a ball that was
\neasily saved by Vongsackda.<\/p>\n
Indonesia was also awarded six corner kicks.<\/p>\n
Vietnamese referee Vo Minh Tri had to work hard to keep the
\nlively match in order. He issued three yellow cards to Laos and
\nthe host got one.<\/p>\n
Indonesia's coach Jim Bryden admitted his players were on top
\nform, despite the disappointing result.<\/p>\n
\"They have played well but it turned out to be that the
\nLaotians were better than us,\" said the foreign coach.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Laotian coach Veunsavanh Sivisay said that his side
\nhad not won the match easily.<\/p>\n
\"The Indonesian players forced my boys to work hard but
\nluckily we were playing without much pressure,\" he said.<\/p>\n
\"On the other hand, the Indonesians, although playing well,
\nwere hosts, so I think there was some added mental pressure to
\nwin the match,\" he added.<\/p>\n
Indonesia is to play the Philippines on Monday and must win it
\nto secure a place in the semifinals and final round in Kuala
\nLumpur on Feb. 28 and March 2.<\/p>\n
Also playing Monday are Thailand against Cambodia at the
\nPardedetex Stadium.<\/p>\n
Kuala Lumpur-based Group A pits host Malaysia, Brunei
\nDarussalam, Myanmar, Singapore and Vietnam.<\/p>\n
Laos so far leads Group B with eight points, while Indonesia
\nis third with four points.<\/p>\n
Thailand is second also with four points, but has a better
\ngoal difference than Indonesia.<\/p>\n
Indonesia defeated Thailand 2-1 last Tuesday and was held to a
\n0-0 draw by Cambodia.<\/p>",
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