Indonesia U-23 Sets Eyes on 2024 Paris Olympics After Historic Victory Over South Korea U-23

Making history, the U-23 Indonesian National Team successfully secured a spot in the 2024 U-23 Asian Cup Semi-Finals by eliminating their South Korean counterparts in a thrilling game. Indonesian striker Rafael Struick affirmed that the team's ambition doesn't end there - their clear objective now is securing a berth at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

The victory over South Korea U-23 resulted from a keenly contested penalties round finishing 2-2 (11-10) at the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium, Doha, Qatar, on Friday, April 26, 2024, early morning WIB. This triumphant moment marks Indonesia U-23's first-ever entry into the Asia U-23 Cup semi-finals, achieved in their maiden participation in the tournament.

Consequently, Indonesia U-23 now has a golden opportunity to qualify for the forthcoming Paris Olympics. Notably, the top three teams from the Asia U-23 2024 Cup will directly secure their place at the quadrennial sporting event.

Additionally, the team finishing fourth in the Asia Cup can also punch their ticket to Paris, given they triumph in a playoff game against Africa's regional representative, the Under-23 Guinea National Team.

Struick is fully aware of the golden chance they have at the Paris 2024 Olympics and is ready to make more history by guiding the young 'Garuda' to the Olympic stage. The ADO Den Haag player appears confident and prepared, signalling an exciting future for the Indonesia U-23 football team.