Garuda Nusantara Squad or Indonesian U-19 National Football Team (photo: PSSI doc).
Unesa. AC ID. SURABAYA—The Indonesian national football team advanced to the final of the AFF U-19 Cup or ASEAN Boys U-19 Championship 2024 after securing a narrow 1-0 victory over the Malaysian team in the semifinals which took place at Gelora Bung Tomo (GBT) Surabaya on Saturday, July 26 2024.
The victory over Malaysia is proof and important capital for Indra Sjafri's team to face the Thai team in the final match which is scheduled for Monday, July 29 2024, kickoff 19.30 WIB at GBT Surabaya.
The various neat records recorded by the Garuda Nusantara squad with four wins from the preliminary round to the semifinals cannot be separated from the role of the State University of Surabaya.
This is because almost half of the U-19 national team are active UNESA students. For this reason, the entire extended family of the 'Home of Champions' campus gave full support for the victory of the Indonesian national team in the match to determine the champion.
Head of the Sports, Arts and Disability Student Achievement Development Section, Soni Sulistyarto said, there were six UNESA students who strengthen the Garuda Nusantara U-19 squad. They are, 1) Sulthan Zaky Pramana Putra Razak, defender or defender; 2) M. Iqbal Gwijangge, defender;
Next, 3) Kadek Arel Priyatna, defender; 4) Dony Tri Pamungkas, also as defender; 5) Figo Dennis Saputrananto, midfielder; and Arkhan Kaka Putra Purwanto, the attacker.
They are students of the Faculty of Sports and Health Sciences (FIKK), except for Arkhan Kaka Putra Purwanto who comes from the Faculty of Law (FH).
"Success "They have entered the Indonesian U-19 national team, which is proof that UNESA is capable of producing outstanding athletes at the international level," he said.
Special facilities, guidance and programs have also been provided aimed at ensuring that students can reach their potential. maximum.
Full support has also been provided for talent development with the hope that this success can provide motivation for other students to continue to excel and make UNESA and Indonesia proud on the world stage.
Dean of FIKK , Dwi Cahyo Kartiko, emphasized that the students' commitment to carrying out their dual roles as athletes and students was the main key to this success.
The students also showed extraordinary commitment in balancing the demands of training and studies.
UNESA has a tuition scheme for athletes so that they can achieve both academically and especially non-academicly as athletes.
This shows that with the right determination and support, UNESA students are able to achieve achievements extraordinary academic and non-academic.
"We are committed to continuing to fully support all students' efforts in achieving excellence in various fields, especially sports," he said.
These six students have demonstrated extraordinary dedication and hard work in training and matches.
The participation of the six UNESA students in the U-19 National Team in the 2024 AFF Cup, apart from being a source of pride for UNESA, is also an inspiration for Indonesia's young generation to continue to strive and achievements in various fields.
"Our support is from all the UNESA big family for the victory of the U-19 national team in the 2024 AFF Cup. With the prayers and full support of the entire community, we hope that our beloved team can make a surprise and fly the red and white in champion podium," hoped the Dean of FIKK.[*]
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Reporter: Mohammad Dian Purnama (FMIPA)
Editor: @zam*
Photo: PSSI Documentation
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