Unable to beat Laos, Indonesia lost a key player in the match against Vietnam.

Marselino Ferdinan received a red card.

Indonesia's key midfielder Marselino Ferdinan will not be able to play in the match against Vietnam on December 15. The star born in 2004 was sent off in the match against Laos on the evening of December 12 at Manahan Stadium (Surakarta, Indonesia).

Marselino Ferdinan was sent off for picking up two yellow cards in the match. The first incident occurred in the 40th minute, when Ferdinan fouled Bounphachan Bounkong, who was making an impressive tackle. In the 69th minute, the No. 7 midfielder fouled the Lao player to prevent a quick counter-attack.

Marselino Ferdinan’s red card came when Indonesia was in a favorable position, pressuring Laos in the second half. In the end, the team from the archipelago could only draw with a weaker opponent. Not only that, this penalty also meant that Indonesia lost Ferdinan in the match against Vietnam.

Marselino Ferdinan is absent with a red card.

In the match against Laos, Indonesia faced many difficulties. In the 9th minute, Panyavong opened the score for Laos with a powerful shot in the penalty area.

A few minutes later, Kadek Arel equalized for Indonesia in a chaotic situation that originated from a throw-in. The big surprise continued when Bounphachan Bounkong made a great pass for Phathana to make it 2-1.

Laos conceded another goal from a throw-in. Ferrari scored to level the score at 2-2 for Indonesia. All four goals came within a span of just 10 minutes.

This was a match in which the Lao team played surprisingly well. Striker Bounphachan Bounkong left a strong impression. He dribbled the ball himself and created chances, but unfortunately missed three times.

In the second half, the Laos team continued to make Indonesia falter many times. Unfortunately, Ferrari scored again to help the home team take the lead despite playing with one less player against Laos. In the 78th minute, Damoth Thongkhamsavath - a player of Vietnamese origin tried hard to save the ball and made a classy cross. Peeter jumped in to cushion the ball to seal the 3-3 victory.

The Indonesian team, in addition to the absence of key players, also faces many physical disadvantages. They have played two consecutive matches against physically strong and determined opponents such as Laos and Myanmar. Meanwhile, the Vietnamese team has 6 days off and has the advantage of playing at home.

If they defeat Indonesia, Vietnam will likely keep the top spot in Group B and avoid strong opponents like Thailand.

Mai Phuong

Source: https://vtcnews.vn/khong-thang-duoc-lao-indonesia-mat-luon-tru-cot-o-tran-dau-tuyen-viet-nam-ar913313.html