" The Vietnamese team has the strongest squad, so it is extraordinary that Indonesia can draw, but it is likely that they will lose. But against the Philippines, victory is a must, " PSSI president Erick Thohir told the media on the sidelines of a football tournament taking place in Indonesia.
On December 13, the Indonesian team traveled a long way to Viet Tri city, Phu Tho province. Coach Shin Tae-yong and his team clearly showed fatigue. The Korean coach was not pressured during the away match against Vietnam. PSSI leaders understood that they were in a weaker position compared to the Vietnamese team at the 2024 AFF Cup.
Indonesia faces many difficulties at AFF Cup 2024.
The Indonesian team just went through a nightmare in the second match of the AFF Cup 2024. They were twice led by Laos but equalized. In the middle of the second half, Muhammad Ferrari increased the score to 3-2 when Indonesia was playing with one less player. But then, they continued to be equalized by Laos thanks to a goal by Peeter. In the end, Indonesia let Laos hold them to a 3-3 draw.
Mr. Erick Thohir added: " I hope the Indonesian team can play better, keep calm against the Vietnamese team. I understand the young players. I am sure that the Indonesian team has a sufficient and quality number of players in all age groups. Young players are often playing in the national championship. Some have not been called up yet. I appreciate their performance ."
According to Repbulika Indonesia, Mr. Erick Thohir was not satisfied with Marselino Ferdinan's red card. Marselino Ferdinan was sent off the field because he received two yellow cards in the match. The first incident happened in the 40th minute, when Ferdinan made a dangerous foul on Bounphachan Bounkong when the Lao player made an impressive tackle. In the 69th minute, midfielder number 7 made a dangerous foul on the Lao player to prevent a quick counterattack.
However, the businessman expressed his belief that coach Shin Tae-yong understands the strengths and weaknesses of the Indonesian team to build appropriate tactics when facing the Vietnamese team. The PSSI President hopes that Indonesia will show its best performance. He believes in the players who are playing abroad but are willing to sacrifice their club careers to contribute to the national team.
Source: https://vtcnews.vn/chu-tich-ldbd-indonesia-hoa-duoc-tuyen-viet-nam-la-phi-thuong-ar913559.html
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