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Shin Tae-yong Calls the Indonesian U-23 National Team a Lucky Win over the U-23 Malaysia National Team in the SEA Games Bronze Medal Scramble for 2021: Okezone Bola

COACH Indonesian National Team U-23, Shin Tae-yongcalling his team a lucky win when they met Malaysian National Team U-23 in the bronze medal SEA Games 2021, Sunday 22 May 2022 evening WIB. He said the penalty shootout is always shaded by luck.

Despite only having three players on the bench, the Indonesia U-23 National Team was able to keep up with the U-23 Malaysia National Team in 90 minutes. Even the U-23 Indonesian National Team scored the first goal via Ronaldo Kwateh’s action in the 68th minute before being equalized by Muhammad Hadi Fayyadh (81′).

(Ernando Ari is the hero of the Indonesian U-23 national team victory over the U-23 Malaysian national team)

Because the score was 1-1, the match continued to a penalty shootout. Although Asnawi Mangkualam as the first kicker failed, the other four Indonesian U-23 national team executors managed to carry out their duties.

On the other hand, goalkeeper Ernando Ari Sutaryadi also managed to ward off two kicks from the Malaysia U-23 national team player. As a result, the U-23 Indonesian National Team won with a score of 4-3.

During the match that took place at My Dinh Stadium, Shin Tae-yong admitted that he had difficulties. Because, the U-23 Indonesian National Team experienced a player crisis before the match started.

Several players were unable to appear in this match, such as Firza Andika, Ricky Kambuaya, and Rachmat Irianto who were sent off earlier, as well as Egy Maulana Vikri and Syahrian Abimanyu who were injured.

He also said this victory was more due to the luck factor. However, he still appreciates the players who have worked hard.

Indonesian National Team U-23

“As you can see, this match was very difficult for us. However, we were able to get the win because there was luck. He won on penalties,” said Shin Tae-yong after the match.

“I’m still grateful to the players who worked hard until the end,” he said Shin Tae-yong.

Furthermore, the Indonesian national team will play in the third round of the 2023 Asian Cup Qualification which will take place in Kuwait on 8-14 June 2022. Indonesian National Team U-23 joined in Group A with hosts Kuwait, Jordan and Nepal. Only the group winners and the top five runners-up qualify for the 2023 Asian Cup.

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