TIMNAS Indonesia in this case PSSI demanded to leave the AFF because of the alleged practice of elephant football in the 2022 AFF U-19 Cup. The pressure arose from Indonesian football lovers who considered AFF as a mafia lair.
They are upset because until now, the AFF has not processed PSSI’s protest regarding the alleged flirting in the final matchday of Group A. AFF U-19 Cup 2022 which brings together the Vietnam U-19 national team vs Thailand U-19 national team, Sunday 10 July 2022 evening WIB.
(Allegations of flirting in the Vietnam U-19 National Team vs Thailand U-19 National Team)
At that time, Vietnam and Thailand seemed satisfied with the 1-1 position when the match entered the 74th minute. This score was enough to pass Vietnam and Thailand to the semifinals of the 2022 AFF U-19 Cup, as well as stop the Indonesian U-19 national team from moving.
The AFF has not yet conducted an investigation, the Vietnam U-19 National Team and the U-19 Thailand National Team have been hit by karma. Both teams lost in the semifinals of the 2022 AFF U-19 Cup.
Although the Vietnam U-19 National Team and the U-19 Thailand National Team have been eliminated, it still doesn’t change the stance of Indonesian National Team supporters. They continue to push PSSI out of the AFF.
“Although Vietnam and Thailand did not qualify for the final, I hope PSSI and Menpora hear the fans’ wishes, which is to leave the AFF,” continued Mustapa Sila’s account.
“This (the elimination of Vietnam and Thailand) is a scenario so that Indonesia does not leave the AFF. Come on, Indonesian online community, encourage PSSI to leave AFF. We are a big country and cannot be played by other countries,” said Jordan Sport Daniel’s account.
It’s just that looking at the issues that are developing, there are at least two Southeast Asian countries that do not agree if Indonesia leaves the AFF. The two countries in question are Laos and Malaysia. Evidently, they defended the Indonesian U-19 national team who had been wronged in Indonesia AFF U-19 Cup 2022.
(Michael Weiss regrets the failure of the Indonesian U-19 national team to fail to qualify for the semifinals of the 2022 AFF U-19 Cup)
“That’s not lucky. I actually prefer another rule. Because, if the Indonesian U-19 national team scores a lot of goals, they should qualify (if other rules refer to),” said the Lao U-19 national team coach, Michael Weiss.
“The Indonesian U-19 national team was really unlucky. However, their future is bright. Indonesia must qualify for the Asian Cup (U-20 20223),” continued the 57-year-old coach.
A similar defense was made by Malaysian media, Makan Bola. They said what Vietnam and Thailand did in the final 14 minutes of the match showed they were unprofessional.
“In the Vietnam vs Thailand match, there was no professional action and no sportsmanship displayed by both teams,” wrote Makan Bola.
It will be interesting to see what steps PSSI will take. Moreover, the General Chairperson of PSSI Mochamad Iriawan has heard about the pressure Indonesia out of this AFF.
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