CNN Indonesia
Tuesday, 16 Jan 2024 18:23 IWST
Marselino Ferdinan scored a goal when the Indonesian National Team lost to Iraq in the 2023 Asian Cup. (REUTERS/IBRAHEEM AL OMARI)
Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —
Appearance Marselino FerdinandIvar Jenner, and Justin Hubner praised by the foreign media, ESPN, after the match against Iraq in 2023 Asian Cup (2024).
The Indonesian national team lost 1-3 to Iraq at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium on Monday (15/1) evening. Indonesia’s only goal in the match was scored by Marselino in the 37th minute.
“Despite the defeat, Indonesia – and some of their bright young talent – proved they belong on the continent’s biggest stage [Piala Asia],” write ESPN analyze.
“And currently, there is no brighter talent in the Red and White ranks than Marselino Ferdinan,” ESPN emphasized the KMSK Deinze player’s position as the star of the game in this match.
Apart from that, Hubner and Jenner’s performance was also praised. The player in the midfielder position made the heart of Indonesia’s defense able to reduce Iraq’s aggressiveness for 75 minutes.
Jenner as a midfielder can set the rhythm of the game. When he got the ball, he immediately sent it to his partner. Jenner’s feeds are progressive, although some lose momentum.
Meanwhile, Hubner fought hard as a more defensive midfielder. This Wolverhampton Wanderers player stopped Iraq’s attack from the middle, even though he often missed decision making.
“He’s not the only talented prospect to impress with 20-year-olds Ivar Jenner and Justin Hubner offering a real presence in midfield,” wrote ESPN.
In the match against Iraq, Shin Tae Yong fielded eight players under the age of 23 as starters. In the second half Shin added more young U-23 talent.
Even though they appear with young faces, Indonesia has shown itself worthy of being in the 2023 Asian Cup. Now Asnawi Mangkualam and his friends are preparing to face Vietnam.
The second match in Group D will take place at the Abdullah bin Khalifah Stadium on Friday (19/1) evening. This will be a match to determine their chances of qualifying for the round of 16.
(abs/jal)
2024-01-16 11:23:03
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