Jakarta, CNN Indonesia –
Trainer U-19 Indonesian national team Shin Tae Yong admitted he was surprised his team won over European teams during the training camp in Croatia.
The Indonesian U-19 national team has been playing TC in Croatia for almost two months. While there, David Maulana et al played 11 trial matches against the national teams of other countries and clubs.
The Indonesian national team lost 0-3 to Bulgaria and 1-7 to Croatia at the start of the TC. However, the Red and White Team’s performance continued to improve until it won five victories.
Of the five victories, four of them were won against teams and national teams from Europe. The U-19 Indonesian national team beat Dinamo Zagreb 1-0, NK Dugopolje 3-0, Hajduk Split 3-0, and North Macedonia 4-1.
“The opponents we beat were the same age (under 19 years), but we were surprised to beat the European team. In Indonesia, I was treated like a VIP (special),” said Shin Tae Yong as reported khan.co.
Shin Tae Yong also admitted that in terms of technology, Indonesian football is not left behind. The point of problem for the players is more to the basic technical problem.
“Surprisingly, the technology is good, but the problem is basic technique. Tactically it is also good. You could say the value is 75 out of 100,” he said.
The U-19 Indonesian national team is currently doing virtual training. This exercise was held to prepare the team for the 2020 U-19 Asian Cup and the 2021 U-20 World Cup.
The U-19 Indonesian national team also plans to hold a TC abroad after canceling their appearance at the Toulon tournament. The Netherlands is one of the options for holding a training camp because the U-19 Indonesian national team players can face good teams to be trial opponents.
“Shin Tae Yong conveyed there [Belanda] There are many players of Indonesian descent, so who knows who can be invited to practice. But I don’t want to interfere, I leave the players’ affairs to the coach and technical director, “said PSSI General Chairman Mochamad Iriawan.
(jal / jal)
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