KOMPAS.com – The Indonesian national team under the direction of coach Rudy Eka Priyambada and Shin Tae-yong achieved different results on Thursday (27/1/2022) night WIB.
The Indonesian women’s national team, which is managed by Rudy Eka Priyambada, lost to the Philippines in the final match of Group B of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup or the 2022 Women’s Asian Cup.
On the other hand, the Indonesian national team under the direction of coach Shin Tae-yong won when they hosted Timor Leste in a friendly match that was included in the FIFA Matchday agenda.
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Indonesian Women’s National Team Conceded 28 Goals
Indonesia vs Philippines women’s national team match which took place at Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Pune, India, ended with a score of 0-6.
Garuda Pertiwi’s goal, which was guarded by goalkeeper Riska Aprilia, conceded goals to Katrina Jacqueline Guillou (6′), Sarina Bolden (27′), Tahnai Annis (58′, 62′), Jessica Miclat (74′-penalty), and Malea Louise Cesar (90+4′).
The defeat ensured that the Indonesian women’s national team in the 2022 Women’s Asian Cup stopped. Zahra Muzdalifah et al ended at the bottom of Group B with 0 points and without ever scoring a goal.
Instead, their goal became a goal barn. The progress of the Indonesian women’s national team in the Women’s Asian Cup was stopped in the group phase with a total of 28 goals conceded.
Before being bent by the Philippines, the Indonesian women’s national team also lost to Australia (0-18) and Thailand (0-4).
Indonesian National Team Comeback and Win 4-1
Separately, the Indonesian men’s national team under the direction of coach Shin Tae-yong won in the test match against Timor Leste.
The Indonesia vs Timor Leste match, which is included in the FIFA Matchday agenda, was held at the Captain I Wayan Dipta Stadium, Gianyar, Bali, with the final result 4-1.
Garuda was 0-1 behind due to Paulo Gali’s goal in the 35th minute. The Indonesian national team was only able to equalize in the second half through Ricky Kambuaya’s goal (65′).
Ricky Kambuaya’s action successfully opened the tap for the Indonesian national team’s goal. They then scored another three goals through Primary Arhan (73′ – penalty) and an own goal by Georgino Jose Alexandro Mendonca da Silva (77′) and Filomeno (80′).
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Garuda Youth Debut Stage
The match against Timor Leste was also the debut match for two young players, namely Marselino Ferdinand and Ronaldo Kwateh. The two players who are both 17 years old entered as substitutes in the second half.
Ronaldo entered first at half-time before the second half replacing Ramai Rumakiek. Meanwhile, Marselino Ferdinand came on to replace Evan Dimas Darmono in the 66th minute.
Both immediately contributed to the team. Ronaldo Kwateh donated one assist to Ricky Kambuaya who scored the equalizer in the 65th minute.
Meanwhile, Marselino Ferdinand has not yet listed his name on the scoreboard. However, the Persebaya Surabaya attacking midfielder shot two kicks on goal and was actively involved in the Garuda squad’s attack scheme.
After the match, Shin Tae-yong gave his appreciation to the two. He said both of them had shown a real contribution that led Indonesia to turn things around after falling behind in the first round.
“Indeed Ronaldo and Marcelino entered in the second half. Ronaldo came in from the start of the second half, Marselino only came in a few minutes after the second half,” said the South Korean coach.
“After these two players entered the game the team was better,” said Shin Tae-yong added.
In addition, Shin Tae-yong also saw these two players showing a determination as professionals. That becomes a plus in the eyes of the coach.
“I can really feel it, the players have to have thirst and hunger in a game,” he said.
Shin Tae-yong Kecewa
Although the Indonesian national team won, Shin Tae-yong was not satisfied with the game his students played.
The South Korean coach was very disappointed with the appearance of Evan Dimas et al in the first round.
If he continues to play like that, Shin Tae-yong considers Indonesia difficult to become the strongest team in Southeast Asia.
“Indeed from the score point of winning 4-1, but very disappointing for today’s match (yesterday),” said Shin Tae-yong.
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“I think the performance of the first half should be evaluated. With a performance like this, we will not be a strong team in Southeast Asia,” he said.
“All players must evaluate. I will try not to happen a second time,” said Shin Tae-yong.
Furthermore, Shin Tae-yong admitted that he already knows what needs to be improved from the Indonesian national team for the second match against Timor Leste on Sunday (30/1/2022).
“I will try more so that there is a good development. Maybe I have to improve the mentality of the players, so this match is not satisfactory,” said Shin Tae-yong.
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