HANOI – Indonesian National Team U-23 sealing the bronze medal in SEA Games 2021. This success was achieved in the midst of limitations because the U-23 Indonesian national team only brought 14 to the match against Malaysia.
This is also a unique experience for the coach of the Indonesian national team, Shin Tae-yong. The tactician from South Korea (South Korea) was playing for the first time with only 14 players. Luckily, the sweet result was obtained by Shin Tae-yong’s troops.
As is known, the match between the Indonesia U-23 national team against Malaysia was held at My Dinh National Stadium, Vietnam, Sunday (22/5/2022) at 16.00 WIB. Garuda was ahead through Ronaldo Kwateh (68 ‘).
However, Malaysia equalized via Abdul Razak’s hard kick (81′). The match went to a penalty shootout.
Luckily, the U-23 Indonesian National Team won in the penalty shootout with a score of 4-3. They also won a bronze medal.
“For the first time, I have experienced a situation like this, with such a small squad (14 players), having to compete in the bronze medal determination,” said Shin Tae-yong, quoted from a press conference after the match, Sunday (22/5/2022) .
Even so, the South Korean coach still appreciates the struggle of his foster children. He thanks Egy Maulana Vikri and colleagues.
“But, I’m still grateful to the players who have worked hard,” said Shin Tae-yong.
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