AFF U-23: 1,620-strong security deployment for heated Indonesia-Malaysia football clash in Jakarta
The third group match is scheduled for kickoff at 8 pm local time (9 pm Malaysian time) at Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) Main Stadium, Senayan Sports Complex.
"The security forces consist of officers from Metro Jaya police, counterparts from the armed forces, and several officers from the Indonesian National Police headquarters,' said a spokesperson from Metro Jaya District Police, Commissioner Ade Ary Syam Indradi, in a statement.
He said traffic around the stadium area will be managed according to prevailing needs and situations.
The Malaysia U-23 squad is gunning for a semifinal slot in this final Group A match against hosts Indonesia U-23, following a 0-2 loss to the Philippines U-23 in their opener on Tuesday and a 7-1 trouncing of Brunei U-23 on Friday. - Bernama
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