COACH The Indonesian national team, Shin Tae-yong, said that the inclusion of Ronaldo Kwateh and Marselino Ferdinand in the second round made the Garuda squad’s game more lively. This was when the Indonesian national team won 4-1 Timor Leste at the I Wayan Dipta Stadium, Gianyar, Thursday, January 27, 2022 at night WIB.
For your information, the Indonesian national team was 0-1 behind via Paulo Gali’s goal in 35 minutes. The 1-0 score for Timor Leste’s advantage lasted until the first half was over.
(Ronaldo Kwateh made his debut in the Indonesia vs Timor Leste national team match)
The pattern of the Indonesian national team’s game in the second half was clearly different from the first. This did not escape the inclusion of Ronaldo Kwateh who replaced Ramai Rumakiek (46′) and Marselino Ferdinand who replaced Evan Dimas (66′).
The two debutants of the Indonesian national team really made a difference. Even Shin Tae-yong openly admitted that the inclusion of Ronaldo Kwateh and Marselino Ferdinand made the Indonesian national team’s game better.
“For Marcelino, he came on midway through the second half and Ronaldo came on from the start of the second half. So after these two players came in, the team’s performance did get better. I really feel that,” Shin Tae-yong said at his post-match press conference.
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However, Shin Tae-yong also reminded his team of one thing. He asked the Indonesian national team players to work even harder. Because, he admitted that he was disappointed with the Indonesian national team’s game despite winning.
“However, it should also be remembered that as a player, you must have a thirst and hunger for the game,” said Shin Tae-yong.
In this match, the goals of the Indonesian national team were scored by Ricky Kambuaya in the 66th minute, Pratama Arhan (73′) and two own goals from Timor Leste players in the 77th and 79th minutes.
Furthermore, the Indonesian national team again faced Timor Leste. The match will be held again at the I Wayan Dipta Stadium in Gianyar on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 19.00 WIB.
