Japanese Coach Says Truly That Indonesia National Team’s Fate In 2026 World Cup Qualifiers Will Be Like This, According To Squad Shin Tae-yong

tvOnenews.com – Indonesia national team hosts Japan and Saudi Arabia after losing 2-1 to visiting Chinese headquarters in the third round Qualified World Cup matches 2026 Asia zone.

Even though the Indonesian National Team came with the intention of stealing three points after being held to a draw Bahrain controversially. However, surprisingly enough, Shin Tae-yong sent a different team from the previous game.

Shin installed Asnawi Mangkualam as team captain with Shayne Pattynama in the left back position, and Witan Sulaeman who was inserted in the front line trio position.

The Indonesian national team was still able to control the game and put pressure on the Chinese defense. Up to 76 percent of ball control is held by the Indonesian National Team.

However, China was very clever in taking advantage of various defensive mistakes from the Indonesian National Team.

The Garuda team was two goals behind through Behram Abduweli (21′) and Zhang Yuning (44′). The Red and White Team could only score in the 86th minute through Thom Haye.

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At the press conference after the match, Shin Tae-yong admitted that China had a stronger desire to win than Indonesia.