Jakarta, Nov. 14 -- Indonesia's cerebral palsy (CP) football team is aiming for a top-four finish at the IFCPF Asia-Oceania Cup 2025, to be held at Sriwedari Stadium, Solo, starting Sunday (November 16).

Indonesia's head coach, Yanuar Dhuma Ardiyanto, expressed confidence that the target can be achieved. In their opening match, Indonesia, which is grouped in Group A, will face Australia before taking on Japan the following day.

"Clearly, Australian players have significant experience in cerebral palsy football and often compete at higher levels. However, we have prepared strategies to anticipate their style of play, especially in dealing with their tall players," Ardiyanto said in a written statement here on Friday.

According to him, I...