The opportunity Indonesian national team for the to win the AFF Cup was slim after the Garuda squad was wiped out by Thailand in the first leg of the 2020 AFF Cup final .
In a match held at the National Stadium, Singapore, Wednesday (12/29/2021), the Indonesian national team was massacred by a team nicknamed the War Elephant with a landslide score of 4-0.
The second leg of final the 2020 AFF Cup between the Indonesian national team and Thailand will be held at the National Stadium, Saturday (1/1/2022).
The course of the match
Direct pressure was launched by Thai players when the kick-off whistle sounded. Akselesari Teerasil Dangda at the beginning of the game almost scored a goal, fortunately the ball was still able to be thrown away by the Garuda squad.
Entering the second minute, Thailand's quick attack made the Indonesian national team languish. Got the ball, Chanathip Songkrasin who was not controlled released a hard kick that nested on the left side above the Indonesian goal controlled by Nadeo Argawinata.
The Indonesian goal almost shook for the second time in the 13th minute. Starting from Bordin's movement on the left side of the Indonesian defense, Yusef Dolah, who got the ball, immediately fired a hard kick towards the goal. Luckily the ball was driven away by Asnawi in the goal mouth.
Through a counter-attack scheme, the first threat was spread by Indonesia in 23 minutes. Unfortunately the opportunity ran aground after Irfan Jaya lost a duel for the ball in the penalty box.
Until entering the 30th minute, Indonesia has not been able to get out of the pressure. Shin Tae-yong's foster children often lose the ball because of misunderstandings with each other.
The first substitution was made by the Thai coach in 37 minutes. Yusef Dolah was pulled out due to injury.
Indonesia got a golden opportunity in 40 minutes. Through a counter-attack, Witan Sulaeman released a beautiful bait in front of the Thai goal.
Unfortunately, the intended Alfaeandra Dewangga failed to take advantage of the Garuda squad's first golden opportunity. His shot in front of goal drifted away from the target.
Until halftime, the score was 0-1 for Thailand's advantage to last.
At the beginning of the second half, the substitution was made by the coach of the Indonesian national team, Shin Tae-yong. Evan Dimas and Elkan Baggott came in to replace Rachmat Irianto and Edo.
However, in the 52nd minute, through a counter-attack, Thailand actually succeeded in doubling the advantage of the War Elephant. Songkrasin scored his second goal in this match at the same time changing the scoreboard 0-2.
Entering the 61st minute, Irfan Jaya got the opportunity to cut the distance. Unfortunately the ball he released was blocked by goalkeeper Siwarak Tedsungneon.
The effectiveness of the attack that was built by Thailand returned to fruition in 67 minutes. From outside the penalty box, Supachok Sarachat netted the ball into the right corner of Nadeo's goal. Thailand away 0-3.
Although star players such as Egy Maulana Vikri entered in the second round, the Indonesian national team could not speak much. The Garuda squad was also unable to break the domination of Thailand.
Thailand, who played full of confidence, again increased their advantage in the 83rd minute. Bordin Phala changed the scoreboard and locked the War Elephants to victory 0-4.
Lineup:
Indonesian National Team (4-2-3-1): Nadeo Argawinata; Asnawi Mangkualam, Fachrudin Aryanto, Rizky Ridho, Edo Febriansyah; Rachmat Irianto, Alfeandra Dewangga; Witan Sulaeman, Ricky Kambuaya, Irfan Jaya, Dedik Setiawan.
Coach: Shin Tae-yong.
Thailand (3-6-1): Siwarak Tedsungneon; Yusef Elias Dolah, Philip Roller, Tristan Do; Supachok Sarachat, Bordin Phala, Phiwat Sookjitthammakul, Chanathip Songkrasin, Kritsada Kaman, Weerathep Pomphun; Teerasil Dangda.
Coach: Alexandre Polking.
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