The 18-year-old Indonesian national team player posted five photos on his Instagram page, notably one showing him with bruises on his neck and the back of his head. Although Marselino Ferdinand didn't add any caption, the post quickly attracted the attention of Indonesian fans. In just three hours, the post by the striker born in 2004 had received over 300,000 likes.
The photo that Marselino Ferdinand posted on his Instagram page.
According to Indonesian media, although the home team lost to Argentina in the match on the evening of June 19th, Marselino Ferdinand's individual performance was outstanding and deserved praise. The composure of the young Indonesian midfielder was the reason he became the center of attention for the Argentinian players.
"From the start of the match, Marcelino Ferdinand truly impressed the spectators at the Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta. His individual technique allowed the player, currently playing for KMSK Deinze, to outmaneuver several Argentinian stars. The climax came in the second half when Marcelino Ferdinand successfully executed two impressive solo runs from close range. Therefore, the bruises are believed to have been caused by a foul from an Argentinian player."
The first instance was when Marselino Ferdinand outsmarted Alejandro Garnacho, a rising young star of Manchester United, on the wing. Shortly after, Exequiel Palacios, who directly faced Marselino Ferdinand in midfield, experienced a similar sensation. The 18-year-old's solo run sent tens of thousands of Indonesian fans in the stands into a frenzy of cheers, almost causing an explosion of excitement,” CNN Indonesia reported.
Indonesian newspapers all agree that Marselino Ferdinand's technical skill makes him a focal point for the Argentine national team's midfielders.
Besides Marselino Ferdinand's injury, Indonesian news outlets also claimed that Argentinian players were forced to commit fouls on numerous occasions to stop the skills of Indonesian players. The bruise on Marselino Ferdinand's neck was just a small part of the story. To further support their claims, they cited statistics showing that the 2022 World Cup champions committed 14 fouls, one more than the Indonesian team.
Also in the friendly match between the Indonesian and Argentinian national teams, Manchester United's young player Alejandro Garnacho left a bad impression with a dangerous tackle with the sole of his boot on Indonesian defender Asnawi. Alejandro Garnacho came on in the 60th minute but made no significant impact as he was closely marked by Asnawi and Marselino Ferdinand.
A dangerous foul by Alejandro Garnacho
On social media, conflicting opinions erupted when the referee only cautioned the player for this dangerous foul. Many fans argued that the young Manchester United striker deserved a card, at least a yellow card, to warn against the violent behavior. Meanwhile, another group agreed, saying that Alejandro Garnacho's actions were justified, especially considering the home team had played roughly for most of the match.
Even though the game has ended, Alejandro Garnacho's foul remains a topic of debate on social media.
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