'U.22 Indonesia won because they understood each U.22 Vietnam player very well'

"Thank God for helping U.22 Indonesia win this match. This was a very difficult and harsh match. We fought until the last minutes. U.22 Indonesia won with only 10 men on the field, scoring the decisive goal in extra time. I am very grateful to Coach Troussier, as he helped U.22 Vietnam play tactically. This is good for Vietnamese football. He has changed the team's personality and playing style. Maybe we didn't win today, but he is changing the face and playing style of U.22 Vietnam in a positive direction, opening up the future for Vietnamese football," Coach Indra Sjafri shared after U.22 Indonesia's 3-2 victory over U.22 Vietnam in the semi-finals of the 32nd SEA Games.

U.22 Indonesia won thanks to desire and determination

U.22 Vietnam stops

U.22 Indonesia extended their winning streak to 5 matches. After 4 wins in the group stage, the team from the archipelago won 3-2 against U.22 Vietnam in the semi-finals despite having to play with one less player. This is the first time in about a decade that U.22 Indonesia has defeated U.22 Vietnam in the SEA Games. 3 goals from Komang, Marselino Ferdinan and Taufany helped U.22 Indonesia return to the final of the 32nd SEA Games after 4 years of waiting. Coincidentally, the last 2 times U.22 Indonesia reached the final, the person in the coaching chair was Mr. Indra Sjafri.

Coach Sjafri added: "Regarding the match preparation, I have assistants preparing for each position of U.22 Vietnam, in addition, there is also a team of match analysts working together, along with experts from Saudi Arabia. This is a victory to awaken Indonesian football, after the time we prepared for the U.20 World Cup (but it was not held). We understand very well each position of U.22 Vietnam".

Speaking about the goal to punish U.22 Vietnam, Mr. Sjafri commented: "We waited for U.22 Vietnam to reach our area before launching a counterattack." However, the coach of U.22 Indonesia regretted that Arhan Pratama could not play in the final. "I am very sad that he did not play in the final, but whether he plays or not, he will still contribute to the country," Coach Sjafri concluded.

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