India U-23 beats Indonesia 2-1 in international friendly; India U-17 registers 1-0 win against China

India Under-23 recorded a 2-1 win against Indonesia in their international friendly at the Gelora Bung Karno Madya Stadium in Jakarta on Friday.

Suhail Ahmad Bhat bagged a brace and found the net in the fifth and 26th minutes respectively to guide the Blue Colts to victory. Dony Tri Pamungkas pulled a goal back for the hosts in the 41st minute, but India held on to their slim one-goal lead to take the win.

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On Monday, October 13, the country will play another friendly match against Indonesia at the same location.

At the National Football Training Center in Xianghe, India Under-17 defeated China 1-0 thanks to a strike from Wangkheirakpam Gunleiba in the 75th minute.

Published on October 10, 2025