FAJAR.CO.ID, JAKARTA – Foreign media from China celebrated the defeat of the Indonesian National Team in the fourth match of the third round of the 2026 World Cup Qualification in the Asia Zone.
Before that, the Indonesian national team had to recognize the superiority of China. In this match, hosts China managed to win 2-1, at the Qingdao Youth Sports Stadium on Tuesday (15/10/2024).
Initially it was expected that the Garuda Squad will succeed in winning three points in this match. However, the results of the match said otherwise, the Chinese played more effectively by making good use of opportunities.
Media from China, Sohu highlighted this loss. In saying that the failure of Shin Tae Yong’s squad was when they implemented an attack strategy.
“The national football team only won because the opponent was too arrogant. Ivan Bao was more lucky than possible,” wrote Sohu.
In addition, Indonesia’s arrogant mentality is seen to backfire on his own team.
“The only failure in this game was the Indonesian team’s choice of attacking tactics.” When they attacked, their defense was not tight and they could not defend both teams. Coach Shin Tae-yong wanted to beat the Chinese team immediately,” said the media.
The Indonesian national team, who have never lost, having secured three draws in their previous matches, were branded arrogant after this defeat.
“Those three games gave the Indonesian team too many wrong ideas and gave the Indonesian players an arrogant mindset. “Facts have proven that arrogance will win,” explained the media. (Erfyansyah/fajar)
