Indonesia U-17 draws 1-1 with Malaysia U-17 in Garuda Championship debut

Indonesia’s under‑17 national team played its first match of the Garuda Championship Series 2026 against Malaysia at Solo’s Manahan Stadium, ending in a 1‑1 draw. The game marked the debut of new head coach David Nascimento, appointed by the PSSI just a day earlier.

Indonesia dominated early chances, with striker Chico Jericho striking the post and Dolvi Solossa testing the Malaysian keeper. The deadlock was broken in the 79th minute when Dhamar Try Kusuma scored after a rebound from a blocked shot, giving the hosts a brief lead before Malaysia equalised later in the half. Both sides will meet again in the second fixture as part of their preparation for the 2027 U‑17 Asian Cup qualifiers.