Indonesia began their ASEAN Championship campaign with a narrow but important 1-0 victory over Myanmar on December 9, 2024. The solitary goal at the Myanmar national stadium secured three crucial points for Indonesia in a tight Group A opener. The only goal of the match came in the 63rd minute, when the Indonesian winger cut inside and fired a low shot that took a deflection to beat the goalkeeper. Myanmar pressed hard for an equalizer in the final stages, forcing the Indonesian keeper into two excellent saves, but they could not find a breakthrough. The key focus point was Indonesia's disciplined defensive shape after taking the lead, successfully absorbing pressure to see out the match. The win immediately put Indonesia at the top of the early group standings, while Myanmar faced an uphill battle after a home defeat. The Indonesian coach highlighted the team's resilience, and the Myanmar manager expressed disappointment at not getting a result from a match where they had plenty of possession.