MEDIA Vietnam, Soha.vn, admitted U-23 Indonesian National Team still at the same level as Vietnam U-23 national team after being beaten Saudi Arabia U-23 National Team in a trial match. As is known, the Indonesian U-23 national team had to lose to Saudi Arabia U-23 in a trial match ahead of the 2024 U-23 Asian Cup.
Competing at The Sevens Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Saturday (6/4/2024) early morning WIB, the Garuda Muda squad surrendered with a score of 1-3. The Indonesian U-23 national team was actually able to hold off Saudi Arabia U-23 with a score of 1-1 in the first half. However, in the second half, the U-23 Indonesian National Team was forced to pick up the ball twice from inside the goal.
The defeat of the Indonesian U-23 national team against Saudi Arabia U-23 immediately attracted attention from other countries. One of them is from media from Vietnam, Soha.vn.
The media highlighted the results of the first trial match for Shin Tae-yong’s squad ahead of the 2024 U-23 Asian Cup. According to him, the absence of three hereditary players, namely Elkan Baggot, Justin Hubner, and Nathan Tjoe-A-On in defense, was the main factor in the defeat. U-23 Indonesian National Team.
“The lack of quality personnel in the defense line is a problem for coach Shin Tae-yong. The Indonesian U-23 national team scored 1 goal against Saudi Arabia U-23 thanks to Komang Teguh, but had to concede 3 goals,” wrote Soha.vn.
Seeing the score of 1-3 displayed, the Vietnamese media also assessed that the level of the Indonesian U-23 National Team was still at the same level as the Vietnam U23 National Team. This refers to the score that the Golden Star Warriors got when they met Saudi Arabia U2-3 at the 2022 Asian Games.
At the 2022 Asian Games which were held in Hangzhou, Saudi Arabia also won 3-1 over Vietnam. The Oil Country’s three goals were scored respectively by Mohammed Issa Saleh Al Jamaan Al Yami (43′), Mohammed Maran (87′), and Zakaria Al Hawsawi (90′). Meanwhile, Vietnam’s reply came as a result of Mohammed Waheeb Saleh’s own goal.
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Not only that, Soha.vn also compared the achievements of the Vietnam U-23 and Indonesia U-23 national teams. According to him, it was very surprising to see the Indonesian U-23 National Team investing heavily in young players, but this was the first time they were participating in the U-23 Asian Cup.
“Even though we have invested a lot in youth football, it is quite surprising that the 2024 U-23 Asian Cup is the first time that the U-23 Indonesian National Team has won tickets to the final round,” wrote Soha.vn.
“With strong strengths, including many players who have played at national team level, coach Shin Tae-yong is confident that the Indonesian U-23 National Team can create a surprise in the upcoming tournament,” continued the article.
U-23 Indonesian National Team There is still one trial match against the United Arab Emirates U-23 on Tuesday 9 April 2024 at 00.30 WIB. In 2024 U-23 Asian Cup, The Indonesian U-23 national team is in Group A with hosts Qatar, Australia and Jordan. It was interesting to see Garuda Muda’s actions in making a surprise at the biggest football event in Asia.