Hoang Duc passes the ball on Gelora Bung Karno field
At the Gelora Bung Karno home stadium in the capital Jakarta on March 21, the host team Indonesia could not dominate the Vietnamese team like at the 2023 Asian Cup. They had a difficult first half but won 1-0 thanks to their signature throw-in.
A turning point victory, helping coach Shin Tae-yong and his team regain a slight advantage after falling behind in the 1-1 draw with the Philippines, thereby surpassing and taking second place in Group F of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, from the hands of the Vietnamese team.
Coach Shin Tae-yong was moved: "I am very happy to have won against the Vietnamese team. Today, I am proud of the players who tried to overcome the difficult times. We also thank the Vietnamese team for creating a good match together. My team will prepare carefully for the next match.
The emotional moment coach Shin Tae-yong got after the victory over the Vietnamese team
The Indonesian team did not perform well in the first half, but not too badly. We have many new players, and did not have much time to practice. However, the team coordinated and played better in the second half. I am quite satisfied with the performance of the whole team."
Also in the post-match press conference at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, coach Shin Tae-yong received a question comparing the encounter at the 2023 Asian Cup. The Korean coach replied: : We played with a different tactic than the 2023 Asian Cup - a tournament for which we had 3 weeks to prepare.
This time, the Indonesian team has many players who are playing in Europe, so there is very little time. We only have 3 days to practice together. But everything will be better over time.
Player Marselino Ferdinan at the press conference
We will play better in the match in Hanoi . I don't think the Indonesian team's goal was lucky. Every situation comes from effort. The team has not won against the Vietnamese team at My Dinh Stadium. So we will try our best to win the next match."
For his part, player Marselino Ferdinan shared: "The Indonesian team had difficulties in the first half but played better in the second half. Coach Shin Tae-yong made some adjustments and the players understood the tactics, helping to create a victory against the Vietnamese team.
I think the new players, especially Ethan, need time to adapt to the team and to coach Shin Tae-yong's tactics. Playing in Hanoi is never easy. But we will prepare carefully to have a good match."
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