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| Indonesian national team footballer I Kadek Agung (second left) dribbling the ball accompanied by Thai national team footballer Pokklaw A-Nan (center) during the 2020 AFF Cup Final Leg 1 match at the National Stadium, Singapore, Wednesday (29/12/2021) |
In a matter of hours, the Indonesian national team will face Thailand again in the second leg of the AFF Cup final 2020 , Saturday (01/01/22). The following is the prediction of the composition of the Garuda squad for the match later.
The Indonesian national team has a mission to turn things around in the second leg of the 2020 AFF Cup final over Thailand after falling behind 0-4 in the first leg.
In the first leg, Thailand was able to score four goals without reply against Indonesia through Brace Chanathip Songkrasin and one goal each scored by Supachok Sarachat and Bordin Phala.
In terms of the game, Shin Tae-yong's foster son failed to balance the Thai game in the first leg, both in attacking and defending.
In the first leg, Indonesia lost everything based on statistics, both in terms of ball possession, number of shots on goal, and number of passes.
Reflecting on the first leg, Shin Tae-yong has indicated that he wants his team to be able to play better in the second leg even though it is difficult for Indonesia to turn things around on the scoreboard.
"It might be difficult for you to turn things around and beat Thailand in the second leg to become champions, especially if the performance is the same as today's match (first leg)," said Shin Tae-yong as quoted by ESPN .
Still from the same source, Shin Tae-yong admitted that he was confident that he could win the second leg against Thailand for several reasons.
"I'm sure we will win this game tomorrow. In the first leg, our players were nervous and that's understandable because they don't have experience in big games," said Shin Tae-yong.
"We know Thailand is a strong team and it will be a tough game, but like I said, I believe we will win."
For this reason, it is likely that this South Korean tactician will field his best players and experienced players in this last match to prove his words.
In the position of goalkeeper, Nadeo Argawinata is believed to be trusted to guard the Indonesian goal. It is predicted that he will be escorted by four mainstay defenders namely Fachrudin Aryanto, Alfeandra Dewangga, Asnawi Mangkualam, and Pratama Arhan.
The return of Pratama Arhan who was absent in the first leg is believed to make Indonesia's defense line stronger.
For the midfield, Rachmat Irianto and Ricky Kambuaya will be partnered again as Double Pivot, both to set the tempo of the game and to defend.
In front of these two players, there will be three attacking midfielders with the composition of one midfielder and two fast wingers. Egy Maulana Vikri's name is also predicted to be revealed from the early minutes with Witan Sulaeman and Evan Dimas.
As for the attacking post, the name Ezra Walian will be the main option to break the concentration of the opposing defender with his movements in Final Third.
Prediction of the composition of the Indonesian national team in the second leg against Thailand
Indonesian National Team (4-2-3-1):
Nadeo Argawinata; Asnawi Mangkualam, Fachrudin Aryanto, Alfeandra Dewangga, Pratama Arhan; Rachmat Irianto, Ricky Kambuaya; Witan Sulaeman, Evan Dimas, Egy Maulana Vikri; Ezra Walian.
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