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Indonesian National team clashed with Thailand in the final AFF Cup 2020. The strength of the Garuda squad is considered dangerous by the War Elephant trainer, Alexandre Polking.
Indonesia qualified for the top of the 2020 AFF Cup after eliminating host Singapore in the semifinals. Upbringing squad Shin Tae-yong won 4-2 on aggregate.
Meanwhile, Thailand locked tickets to the final by silencing the defending champions of the AFF Cup, Vietnam. Chanathip Songkrasin et al win 2-0 on aggregate over The Golden Star.
Final AFF Cup 2020 This is the fourth time the two teams have met in the final. Thailand superior to Indonesia in the three finals of 2000, 2002 and 2016.
Thailand won 4-1 over Indonesia in the 2000 final, then won 4-2 on penalties over Garuda in the final two years later. The White Elephant Country once again defeated the Red-White Squad with an aggregate of 3-2 in 2016.
Even though Thailand is statistically superior to Indonesia in the final, these records are not considered as advantages by Alexandre Polking. He considers the current Garuda as a dangerous team with its speed and aggressiveness.
“I don’t think who is the favorite team. I have watched 3 Indonesian matches live from the stands, they are very dangerous and have a lot of players who are very fast, play very fiercely. They always give their best in duels,” said Polking, quoted from Bong da 24h.
“We have great respect for them, the next two games will be difficult but important. We have to prepare a completely different strategy for the final, with only two days of preparation,” he said.
Final first leg AFF Cup 2020 will take place on 29 December 2021, while the second leg will be on 1 January 2022. All duels Indonesia vs Thailand held at the National Stadium, Singapore.
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