The 2024 Seoul Earth on Us Cup concluded with a significant shift in the standings following the final match between Indonesia U-20 and South Korea U-20. Here’s a look at the final standings of the tournament.
The Indonesian U-20 team, coached by Indra Sjafri, suffered a 0-3 defeat against South Korea U-20 in their last match at Mokdong Stadium, Seoul, on Sunday, September 1st. South Korea’s goals were scored by Shin Minha, Kim Taewon, and Hong Seokhyun, securing a dominant victory.
This result allowed South Korea to finish the tournament with a perfect record, winning all three of their matches. Under the guidance of coach Lee Chang Won, South Korea topped the standings with a total of nine points.
Argentina secured second place. The South American representative earned their first three points of the tournament after defeating Thailand 2-0 earlier in the day.
Thailand occupied the third spot in the standings. Although they had the same number of points as Indonesia, they edged out the Garuda Nusantara on goal difference.
Thailand managed to score three goals while conceding six, which was slightly better than Indonesia’s record. The Indonesian U-20 team, despite showing some promise, could only muster two goals while conceding six across their three matches.
Final Standings of the 2024 Seoul Earth on Us Cup
- South Korea: 9 points (7-1)
- Argentina: 3 points (3-3)
- Thailand: 3 points (3-6)
- Indonesia: 3 points (2-6)
Despite their efforts, the Indonesian U-20 team finished at the bottom of the table, a result that will surely prompt reflection as they prepare for future international challenges
