LKG BRI Indonesia Advances to the Round of 16 After a Perfect Match Against the Host Team

GOTHENBURG, FRIDAY — LKG BRI Indonesia maintains a perfect record against the host team from Sweden in the round of 32. By defeating Stuvsta IF, 3-0, on Friday (18/7/2025), at the SKF Arena, they continue the journey of the "Laskar Kera Sakti" to the round of 16.

Three goals for LKG BRI were scored by Muhammad Akbar Ramadhan (12'), Luthfi Helmi Hanafi (18'), and Aldo Julian Al Ajri (55'). With this result, LKG BRI Indonesia maintains a perfect record, winning all six matches in the Boys15 Gothia Cup 2025.

Five of the six opponents are teams from Sweden. Laskar Kera Sakti recorded 19 goals and maintained a clean sheet against the local youth clubs.

In total, LKG BRI Indonesia has scored 25 goals and conceded one. The only goal conceded was through a penalty execution in the second game of the Group 29 qualifiers against the Prep Schools District from England.

"The players performed well. There is no time to be complacent as we must quickly prepare for the round of 16," said LKG BRI Indonesia Coach Tb Wahyudin Syah after the match.

In order to preserve the players' energy, the coaching staff implemented a rotation starting from the second half. A total of 17 players, except for the central defender, Puma Nandhito, were given the opportunity to play. The substitute players played for more than 15 minutes.

In the round of 16, LKG BRI Indonesia will face another English team, Skouted FC. They won the British duel against Hutchinson Vale FC from Scotland with a final score of 3-0.

The quarter-final match took place at Lemmingvallen 2. The best players of the Liga Kompas U-14 Powered by BRI traveled approximately six kilometers or 25 minutes from the SKF Arena, which was the venue for the first match, to the location of the second match.

Luthfi became the 10th player from LKG BRI Indonesia to contribute a goal in the 2025 Gothia Cup. This situation underscores the diversity of goal sources that benefit the offensive play of Laskar Kera Sakti. Akbar continues to demonstrate his status as the top scorer with seven goals.

"Of course, I am happy to finally score a goal. In the previous match, I had several missed opportunities, but I was able to make up for that. I want to contribute to the team's victory in the next game," said Luthfi.

In addition to the win, LKG BRI Indonesia continued its dominant play over its opponents. From the kick-off, the team controlled possession.

The match had only been underway for six minutes when LKG BRI Indonesia had already created three significant opportunities. This was initiated by a shot from winger Rayina Pamungkas, which was saved by goalkeeper Stuvsta.

Subsequently, a tumultuous situation arose. Rayina fired a shot that was once again thwarted by the opposing goalkeeper. Following that, Akbar took a shot that was blocked by the Swedish team's defender on the goal line.

A goal was scored in the 12th minute through a precise shot by Akbar. Five minutes later, Akbar assisted Luthfi by providing a pass inside the Svursta penalty area. Prior to that assist, Akbar managed to bypass one Stuvsta defender to create space in the opponent's defense.

The victory of LKG BRI Indonesia was secured by Aldo through a quick counterattack. Aldo unleashed a low shot inside the penalty area that shook the net of Stuvsta's goal for the third time.

Overall, Laskar Kera Sakti made 27 shots in the final third of Stuvsta's defense. The Swedish team, on the other hand, only managed three shots, two of which were on target and successfully anticipated by the goalkeeper, Fazil Darvesh.

Two of Stuvsta's best opportunities occurred in the 41st and 53rd minutes. The first opportunity began with a cross that ended in a header, while the second threat came from a free kick.