Indonesia's U-22 national team drew 2-2 with Mali U-22 in the second friendly match at Stadion Pakansari, Bogor, on November 18, 2025. Mauro Zijlstra scored his debut goal for the Young Garudas, with Rafael Struick also contributing a goal. The match highlighted improvements in Indonesia's attacking play ahead of the 2025 SEA Games.
The second leg friendly international match between Indonesia's U-22 national team and Mali U-22 unfolded intensely at Stadion Pakansari, Bogor Regency, on Tuesday evening, November 18, 2025. Coach Indra Sjafri's squad displayed greater aggression compared to the first leg, with their attacking sector showing signs of vitality.
The game started at a high tempo. In the second minute, Mauro Zijlstra tested Mali's goalkeeper Mayame Sissoko with two shots, though both were saved. Indonesia kept pressing, with the next chance coming in the 8th minute via Ivar Jenner's shot that went wide. However, Mali took the lead in the 11th minute through Sekou Kone's goal from a right-side cutback pass.
The Young Garudas remained unfazed. In the 36th minute, Muhammad Ferrari's header was saved by Sissoko. Two minutes later, Zijlstra scored his debut goal for the national team after receiving a precise pass from Hokky Caraka, deceiving the defender, and striking left-footed into the right side of the net.
Entering the second half, Indonesia regained the lead in the 52nd minute. A combination play between Raka Cahyana and Rafael Struick resulted in the second goal, with Cahyana's cutback finished by Struick, which hit the post before going in. Goalkeeper Daffa Fasya shone in the 60th minute, denying a Mali player's bicycle kick.
Mali equalized in the 71st minute with Sekou Kone's second goal. Indra Sjafri responded with substitutions in the 76th minute, bringing on Jens Raven, Rayhan Hannan, and Brandon Scheunemann. Another chance arose from Dony Tri Pamungkas' free kick in the 84th minute, but Sissoko was alert again. Robi Darwis replaced Raka Cahyana in the 85th minute to bolster the midfield.
The draw marks a positive step for Indonesia in preparing for the 2025 SEA Games, with Zijlstra emerging as the key attacking force. Indonesia lined up in a 4-3-3 formation: Daffa Fasya; Raka Cahyana, Dion Markx, Kadek Arel Priyatna, Muhammad Ferrari; Rivaldo Pakpahan, Ivar Jenner, Dony Tri Pamungkas; Hokky Caraka, Mauro Zijlstra, Rafael Struick.
