The Indonesia U23 national football team has advanced to the final of the 2025 AFF U23 Championship after a series of group stage matches and a semifinal victory. Indonesia opened the tournament with a commanding 8-0 win over Brunei Darussalam, highlighted by Jens Raven's six goals. They followed this with a 1-0 victory against the Philippines and a 0-0 draw with Malaysia, securing the top spot in Group A with seven points. In the semifinals held at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia defeated Thailand 8-7 in a penalty shootout after a draw in regular time. Goalkeeper Muhammad Ardiansyah was pivotal in the shootout, saving the decisive penalty following instructions from goalkeeper coach Sjoerd Woudenberg. The final is scheduled for July 29, 2025, at the same stadium, where Indonesia will face the defending champions Vietnam U23, who advanced by defeating the Philippines 2-1. This final marks the third appearance for Indonesia U23 in the AFF U23 final and the second consecutive meeting with Vietnam in the championship decider, replicating the 2023 final. The Indonesian squad, coached by Gerald Vanenburg, is preparing intensively, including training sessions supported by drone technology, and is reportedly fit and ready to compete. Team officials, including PSSI chairman Erick Thohir, have emphasized the need for focus and a strong, physical approach against Vietnam. The match is highly anticipated, with strong fan support filling the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium. Jens Raven is confirmed as a starter for the final, while there are concerns about the fitness of Arkhan Fikri. The final is set to kick off at 20:00 WIB.