Menpora Supports PSSI Sending Protest Notes Allegedly Match Fixing in the 2022 AFF U19 Cup

KOMPAS.com – Minister of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Indonesia, Zainudin Amalisupport decision PSSI which will send a note of protest to the AFF.

The PSSI protest note is related to the alleged match fixing or match fixing in the last match of Group A 2022 AFF U19 Cup between Vietnam vs Thailand.

The match, which was held at Madya Stadium, Central Jakarta, on Sunday (10/7/2022), ended in a 1-1 draw.

The result of the match affects fate Indonesia U19 National Team asuhan Shin Tae-yong.

Indonesia U19 National Team had to be eliminated from the 2022 AFF U19 Cup due to head to head losses to Vietnam and Thailand.

You can read a full review of the causes of the Indonesian U19 national team being eliminated in this article: Also read: Explanation of the rules that made Indonesia drop in the 2022 AFF Cup

Right on Monday (11/7/2022), PSSI officials held a closed meeting to discuss the Vietnam vs Thailand match.

As a result, PSSI smelled the practice of match-fixing in the Vietnam vs Thailand match.

PSSI generally assesses Vietnam and Thailand deliberately drew 1-1 in order to qualify for the semifinals as well as get rid of the Indonesian U19 national team.

This allegation has prompted PSSI to officially send a note of protest to the AFF because they consider Vietnam and Thailand to be playing unfairly.

Responding to PSSI’s stance, Zainudin Amali ensured that the RI Ministry of Youth and Sports would support it.

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