VP Gibran Predicts 3-0 Win for Indonesia Over Vietnam in AFF U-23 Final

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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka is optimistic that Indonesia can defeat Vietnam in the ASEAN U-23 Championship or the 2025 AFF U-23 Cup final in Jakarta. He saw the team perform at their best under Gerald Vanenburg's guidance.

Gibran predicts that Indonesia's national team will defeat Vietnam 3-0 in the final match, which will take place at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium in Jakarta on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. "If I see the national team is on fire, well, maybe it could be 3-0," he said during his visit to the Forest and Land Fire Command Post in Riau on Monday, July 28th, 2025.

Gibran fully supports the squad under the leadership of Coach Gerald Vanenburg. He also advises the public to watch the match on television or, if possible, directly at the stadium. "Yes, watching it live, or you can watch it on TV, it's better to watch it live," he said.

Indonesia's U-23 national team is in great form, and they are now preparing to face their final challenge against Vietnam in the pinnacle match. Indonesia advanced to the 2025 AFF U-23 Cup final by defeating Thailand 7-6 in a dramatic penalty shootout after drawing 1-1 through extra time.

Indonesia will challenge the defending champion, Vietnam, in the final. Vietnam secured their ticket to the final by overturning the situation and winning 2-1 against the Philippines. The 2025 edition final becomes the stage for the meeting of two rising regional powers, with Vietnam holding the status of three consecutive finalists and the current defending champion.

Indonesia U-23 footballer, Hokky Caraka, vies for the ball with Thailand U-23 footballer Sphon Noiwong in the semi-final match of the 2025 AFF U-23 Championship at Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK), Senayan, Jakarta, July 25th, 2025. Tempo/Martin Yogi Pardamean.

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