KOMPAS.com – The Indonesian national team made by Shin Tae-yong will compete twice against Timor Leste in the FIFA Matchday series.
The first match of the Indonesian national team vs Timor Leste is scheduled to take place at the Captain I Wayan Dipta Stadium, Gianyar, Bali, on Thursday (27/1/2022) starting at 19.00 WIB.
Meanwhile, the second match between the Indonesian national team vs Timor Leste will be held in Jakarta venue the same on Sunday (30/1/2022).
Ahead of the first match, both teams have released the line-up list or line up. Shin Tae-yong as the coach of the Indonesian national team appointed a new face, namely Sani Rizki, as a starter.
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Sani Rizki’s name had soared when he brought the Garuda Muda squad to win the 2019 AFF U23 Cup.
In the final match of the 2019 AFF U23 Cup against Thailand, Sani Rizki contributed one goal and helped the Indonesian national team win 2-1.
Now, the Bhayangkara FC player is one of a number of new names called to strengthen the Indonesian national team during the Shin Tae-yong era.
Besides Sani Rizki, the new faces that Shin Tae-yong appointed for the match against Timor Leste were Achmad Figo, Terens Puhiri, Marselino Ferdinand, and Ronaldo Joybera Kwateh.
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The young defender of Persib who had been a discussion in the calling process, namely Bayu Fiqri, is on the reserve list.
Bayu Fiqri has the opportunity to make his debut with the senior Indonesian national team if given the opportunity to appear in the match later.
New names such as Marselino Ferdinand (17 years, 4 months, 18 days) and Ronaldo Kwateh (17 years, 3 months, 8 days) also have the opportunity to debut and set a record with the Indonesian national team.
If they appear in the match, Marselino Ferdinand and Ronaldo Kwateh will surpass Witan Sulaeman’s record who made his debut at the age of 17 years, 5 months and 17 days.
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On paper, the Indonesian national team which has a higher ranking tends to be favored than Timor Leste.
Based on FIFA rankings, the Indonesian national team is currently ranked 164th in the world, while Timor Leste is in 196th position.
In addition, the Indonesian national team also has an advantage in terms of head-to-head. The Garuda squad has always won in four meetings against Timor Leste,
In fact, the Indonesian national team has recorded 14 goals and only conceded once in those four matches.
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With this record, the Garuda squad has a great chance of winning over The Rising Sun, the nickname of Timor Leste.
Victory over Timor Leste will be a good opportunity for the Indonesian national team to add points and improve FIFA rankings.
The first match of the Indonesian national team vs Timor Leste in the FIFA Matchday series will be broadcast live on Indosiar television station on Thursday (27/1/2022) starting at 19.00 WIB.
In addition, the match between the Indonesia vs Timor Leste national team can also be watched via: live streaming Vidio.com.
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Indonesia vs Timor Leste National Team Line Up:
Indonesia: Syahrul Trisna (GK); Sani Rizki, Fachruddin Aryanto, Alfeandra Dewangga, Edo Febriansyah, Rachmat Irianto, Ricky Kambuaya, Evan Dimas, Irfan Jaya, Ramai Rumakiek, Dedik Setiawan.
Subs: Ernando Ari (GK), Nadeo Argawinata (GK), Achmad Figo, Bayu Fiqri, Marselino Ferdinand, Hanis Saghara, Ronaldo Kwateh, Pratama Arhan, Muhammad Rafli, Terens Puhiri, Yabes Roni.
Coach: Shin Tae-yong.
East Timor: Junildo Manuel (GK); Filomeno, Jaimito Antonio, Joao Panji, Orcelio Nobelito, Cristevao, Dom Lucas, Jhon Frith, Mauzinho, Paulo Gali Freitas, Joao Da Costa.
Cadangan: Filonito (GK), Mendonca Da Silva (GK), Gumario Augusto, Tomas Sarmento, Yohanes Kapitan, Armindo Correira, Portela, Natalino, Santiago Xavier, Correia, Zenivio Morientes,
Coach: Fabio Maciel.
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