National youth team loses to Indonesia in Asian finals
The national youth team lost to its Indonesian counterpart, 4-1, in today's second round match of Group C of the Asian Finals.
The national team had opened its campaign with a 2-0 victory over Afghanistan, securing three important points that put it very close to qualifying for the World Cup finals.
Florasta scored two goals for the Indonesian team, while Mohammed Goli and Henga scored for Yemen. Mohammed Al-Jarash scored from the penalty spot, securing Indonesia's World Cup qualification.
The Yemeni stars will conclude their Asian journey next Thursday against South Korea, who will play their second match against Afghanistan this evening.
This crucial match will determine which team advances to the World Cup finals. The Korean team will seek to overcome Afghanistan after its defeat to Indonesia.
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