Indonesia, led by coach Shin Tae-yong, defeated the Philippines and advanced to the semi-finals by finishing second in their group in the ASEAN Football Association’s (AFF) Mitsubishi Electric Cup (Mitsubishi Cup), also called the “World Cup of Southeast Asia”.
Indonesia defeated the Philippines 2-1 in the away match of the Mitsubishi Cup Group A Fourth Final match held at the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila, Philippines on 2 (Korean time).
Indonesia, who went undefeated in 4 group stage matches (W3, D1), drew with Thailand (goal difference +11), who beat Cambodia 3-1 at the same time with 10 points (goals dropped +9), but goal difference followed and he finished second.
As a result, Indonesia, who managed to advance to the semi-finals of the tournament, where they were awarded as runners-up in the group, will compete with first place in Group B to progress to the final.
With coach Park Hang-seo’s Vietnam remaining top of the group with their last game still in the group stage, the chances of a clash with the Korean command tower have increased.
The semi-finals of the Mitsubishi Cup will be played home and away, with the first leg on the 6th and 7th and the second leg on the 9th and 10th. The finals of the tournament will also be played on the 13th and 16th at home and away.
On the 6th, Indonesia will play the first round of the semifinal against Group B 1st classified.
Indonesia is trying to win its first championship in this competition. Previously, he had won second place six times.
They also made it to the final in the previous tournament but lost to Thailand and had to settle for second place.
Indonesia, who had been knocking on the Philippine goal since the start of the match, opened the door with a goal in the 21st minute of the first half. Pratama Arhan’s long lineout was converted into a header by Dendi Sulistiyawan in front of goal and he managed to score.
Indonesia goalkeeper Nadeo Arga Winata, who was injured during the match in the previous situation, collapsed and was replaced by goalkeeper Charul Trisna.
In the 37th minute of the first half, after a somewhat chaotic situation, Dendy had another decisive opportunity to score, but he swallowed his regret when his left-footed shot went over the goal. Also in the 40th minute of the first half, Fahrudin Wayudi’s right-footed shot went over the crossbar.
The Philippines also had a chance. In the 42nd minute of the first half, Amani Aguinaldo’s header went high on the post from a set piece.
Overcoming the crisis, Indonesia has added another goal. In the 43rd minute of the first half, Marcelino Ferdinan exchanged passes with Sadil Ramdani in the opponents’ penalty area and scored another goal with a sensational right-footed shot.
Indonesia led the game in the second half and looked for an opportunity to score an extra goal.
However, it was difficult to widen the points gap as we missed crucial chances every time.
Conversely, in the recovery it showed a decline in strength and was dragged down by the Philippine offensive.
Indonesia, who missed their chance, were hit by the Philippines in the 38th minute of the second half.
Substitute Sebastian Rasmussen scored the consolation goal with a header from a cross.
Indonesia failed to score one more goal and finally finished the game with a 2–1 one goal win.
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