CNN Indonesia
Friday, 26 April 2024 12:56 IWST
There were at least three minutes when VAR helped Indonesia reach the semi-finals of the U-23 Asian Cup, one of which was during the penalty shootout . (Doc. AFC)
Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —
Connection National Team Indonesia with implementation Video assistant (WAR) behind roller coaster in the event U-23 Asian Cup which was held in Qatar.
In the group stage, against the national team of Qatar in the first match, all Indonesian football was disturbed by the referee’s decision after VAR was destructive in a match where the Garuda Muda Squad lost 0-2 to the visitors.
However, during the quarter-final match that took place on Thursday (25/4) local time or Friday (26/4) early morning WIB, the VAR decision became a ‘helper’ for Indonesia to to reach the semi-finals.
Not just one, there were at least three VAR moments that gave Indonesia an advantage against South Korea in the final quarter-final match.
South Korea’s first goal was disallowed
The first was South Korea’s goal scored by Lee Kang-hee in the 8th minute. The quick goal was then disallowed by referee Shawn Evans, as it was set review VAR, Korean player is in position upside down.
A few minutes later, in the 15th minute, Indonesia was able to take the lead through Rafael Struick. The number 11 back scored a beautiful goal in the top right corner of the South Korean goal. He stopped again in the 21st minute through fair action. Unfortunately, three minutes later, South Korea got a chance to equalize after an own goal from Indonesian defender Komang Teguh.
Red card for the South Korean attacker
The second VAR advantage for Indonesia was in the match against South Korea when the substitute, Lee Young Jun, received a red card for fouling Justin Hubner. Lee Young Jun – the striker who was South Korea’s top scorer in the U-23 Asian Cup – was initially shown a yellow card, but referee Evans changed it to a red card after a review VAR coverage.
Playing with 10 players, South Korea was able to equalize in the 84th minute. Taking advantage of Hong Yun-sing’s assist on a counter-attack, Jeong Sang-bin fired a right-footed shot from the left into the bottom right corner of the Indonesian goal. was defended by Ernando Ari.
The score remained 2-2 until the end of regular time and two extra rounds. However, Indonesia eventually won the match after winning in a dramatic penalty shootout with a score of 11-10.
Justin Hubner’s penalty kick was replayed
VAR’s third advantage was for Indonesia in the quarter-finals when referee Justin Hubner again decided on a penalty kick.
This happened after Justin’s penalty kick was again decided by the referee, because there was a break with the South Korean goalkeeper Baek Jong-Beom.
Based on the VAR review, Justin’s penalty was replayed, because previously both of Baek Jong-Beom’s feet had moved away from the goal line before the kick was taken.
Justin, who was Indonesia’s fifth kicker in the penalty shootout, also successfully fulfilled his duties again. The number 10 player’s left foot kick managed to send the ball into the bottom left corner of the South Korean goal.
Entering the semi-final of the 2024 U-23 Asian Cup, the opponent who will face the Indonesian U-23 National Team will be the winner of the match between Uzbekistan and Saudi Arabia. Uzbekistan vs Saudi Arabia match will only take place on Friday evening (26/4) local time or at 21.00 WIB.
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