Indonesia’s ranking rises after defeating Kuwait in the 2023 Asian Cup Qualifiers

KOMPAS.com – The Indonesian national team won a positive result against Kuwait in the 2023 Asian Cup Qualification. Garuda troops won 2-1 in the inaugural match of Group A.

Marc Klok’s penalty goal in the 44th minute and Rachmat Irianto (46′) ensured the Indonesian national team won three points in the match at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium, Kuwait City, Wednesday (8/6/2022).

This is a sweet first step for Shin Tae-yong’s troops to pave the way for the 2023 Asian Cup finals. Because the first challenge can be overcome before against Jordan and Nepal.

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Well, the victory over Kuwait will impact Indonesia’s ranking on the list ranking FIFA. The position of the Red-White team will increase because they are able to beat Kuwait, which is ranked above Indonesia.

The results of the 2023 Asian Cup Qualification match are predicted to make the Indonesian national team, which was previously in position 159, move up one rank. This means that Shin Tae-yong’s troops are now in 158th position.

As for Kuwait, the defeat of Indonesia made their position sag five places. Thus, the Middle Eastern country is now in 150th place.

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Although the ranking has increased, Indonesia’s position is still below Malaysia (154) and Myanmar (151). Meanwhile, another strong ASEAN team, Vietnam, is in 96th position and Thailand is ranked 111th.

Indonesia still has a chance to raise its ranking. The record is that the Garuda Troops must conquer Jordan and Nepal in the 2023 Asian Cup Qualifiers.

The match against Jordan will be presented on June 11. Three days later or June 14, Marc Klok et al will fight Nepal.

Read also: Schedule of the Indonesian National Team After Winning 2-1 over Kuwait in the 2023 Asian Cup Qualification

In order to win tickets to the 2023 Asian Cup finals, the Indonesian national team must win in the last two matches.

Thus, the status of the winner of Group A will belong to Indonesia so that the ticket for the final round is definitely in hand. Because, the winner of each group has the right to qualify automatically.

The match against Kuwait was the first victory for the Indonesian national team over a team from the Middle East since 2007. This could be history because after 15 years, Indonesia again won against a Middle Eastern team.

The last time the Indonesian national team recorded a victory over a Middle Eastern team was against Bahrain in 2007. (Wila Wildayanti)

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