AFC Futsal Asian Cup
The result meant that Indonesia and Iraq - who beat Korea Republic 3-2 earlier in the day - are assured of a top two finish with the two to square off on Saturday to decide the group winners.
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Kyrgyz Republic silenced the boisterous home crowd as early as the sixth minute when Shokhrukh Makhmadaminov’s shot from distance was spilled by Indonesia keeper Ahmad Habiebie and landed over the goal line.
Indonesia Arena did not have to wait long to erupt in cheers again as the host equalised from a set-piece in the next minute when Rizki Xavier’s kick-in found captain Mochammad Iqbal, who stooped to nod home from close range.
Indonesia went ahead five minutes later after head coach Hector Souto called for Video Support review, with Donierbek Amanbaev judged to have handled the ball with Firman Adriansyah converting the resulting penalty.
Indonesia went ahead five minutes later after head coach Hector Souto called for Video Support review, with Donierbek Amanbaev judged to have handled the ball with Firman Adriansyah converting the resulting penalty.
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The remainder of the first half saw Ahmad and his counterpart Ulanbek Chorobek Uulu producing numerous saves before Firman ballooned the ball over from close range as Indonesia kept their noses ahead going into the interval.
Kyrgyz Republic’s task got even harder five minutes into the second half when Ardiansyah Nur intercepted a pass inside the opposition half, drove towards the byline before crossing for Rio Pangestu to score.
Kyrgyz Republic’s task got even harder five minutes into the second half when Ardiansyah Nur intercepted a pass inside the opposition half, drove towards the byline before crossing for Rio Pangestu to score.
Group A: Kyrgyz Republic v Indonesia
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To their credit, the Central Asian side did not give up and pulled a goal back in the 26th minute through Makhmadaminov, who side footed the ball into the bottom corner for his second goal of the game.
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It was back to level terms in the 27th minute after Kyrgyz Republic were awarded a penalty when Reza Gunawan tripped Arhat Medetbekov in semi-circle, with Maksat Alimov smashing home the ensuing spot-kick.
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Chorobek Uulu’s mistake two minutes later in aimlessly kicking away the ball saw Kyrgyz Republic surrender the lead to Indonesia once again as Ardiansyah took possession of the ball, surged forward and fired low into the bottom corner.
Things got from bad to worse for Chorobek Uulu as he scuffed a pass on the halfway line in the 34th minute to gift possession to Israr Megantara, who gleefully accepted the invitation to send the ball into an unguarded goalmouth to seal Indonesia’s place in the knockout phase.
Things got from bad to worse for Chorobek Uulu as he scuffed a pass on the halfway line in the 34th minute to gift possession to Israr Megantara, who gleefully accepted the invitation to send the ball into an unguarded goalmouth to seal Indonesia’s place in the knockout phase.
