KOMPAS.com – The Indonesian national team managed to get rid of Taiwan in play-off 2023 Asian Cup qualification. Garuda’s squad played impressively over two legs and managed to record a 5-1 aggregate victory.
The Indonesian vs Taiwan national team duel was held twice at Chang Arena Stadium, Buriram, Thailand, on Thursday (7/10/2021) and Monday (11/10/2021).
In the first leg, the Garuda team won with a score of 2-1. Two goals for Shin Tae-yong’s team were scored by debutant Ramai Rumakiek (17′) and captain Evan Dimas Darmono (50′).
The Indonesian national team won again in the second leg match. This time, Garuda bulldozed Taiwan with a score of three goals without reply.
Indonesia’s three goals in the second leg against Taiwan were recorded by Egy Maulana Vikri (27′), Ricky Kambuaya (56′), and Witan Sulaeman (90’+4).
Also read: Indonesia vs Taiwan National Team Results – Win 3-0, Garuda Squad Escapes!
Winning 5-1 on aggregate over Taiwan, the Indonesian national team also successfully advanced to the third round of the 2023 Asian Cup Qualification.
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All the players who were sent by Shin Tae-yong in the two legs against Taiwan were able to answer the trust given by the coach. However, there are several figures who are key players in Garuda’s victory.
Following Kompas.com summarizes the four key players in the victory of the Indonesian national team in two legs against Taiwan in play-off 2023 Asian Cup Qualification.
The Nigerian-born naturalized centre-back again had the opportunity to wear the Red and White uniform after he was last called up to the Indonesian national team squad in 2019.
Victor Igbonefo who is now 36 years old has always been Shin Tae-yong’s first choice in the two matches against Taiwan. The doorstop belonging to the Persib Bandung club appeared straightforwardly as a wall in the heart of the Garuda team’s defense.
Not only strong in defending, Igbonefo also showed that he has the ability to read the game well. Witan Sulaeman’s goal in the second leg came from build-up Igbonefo’s attack.
Also read: The Indonesian National Team Has Started to Understand Shin Tae-yong’s Football
2. Rachmat Irianto
Rachmat Irianto, captain of the Indonesian U-19 National Team.Rachmat Irianto’s role as a defensive midfielder is currently in the spotlight at his club, Persebaya Surabaya. However, Shin Tae-yong still trusted Rachmat to occupy the position defensive midfielder.
Rian, as he is familiarly called, performs his duties as a defensive midfielder for Garuda very well. He is relentless in taking the ball, closing spaces and doing pressing against the opponent.
In addition, Rian can also work well with two other midfielders namely Evan Dimas and Ricky Kambuaya, as well as Asnawi Mangkualam who often cuts to the middle when the Indonesian national team performs. build-up attack.
3. Evan Dimas Darmono
Indonesian national team midfielder Evan Dimas celebrates a goal against Thailand in the Asian Zone 2022 World Cup Qualification match in Dubai, UAE, Thursday (3/6/2021) night WIB.Shin Tae-yong did not change the composition of the three Indonesian national team midfielders in the two legs against Taiwan. The trio of Rachmat Irianto, Evan Dimas Darmono, and Ricky Kambuaya always started the two matches.
Evan Dimas and Ricky Kambuaya both played well. Both also scored goals against Taiwan. Evan in the first leg, while Ricky in the second.
In the two matches against Taiwan, Evan Dimas played an important role as a liaison between the lines. He appears with high mobility, diligently picking up the ball backwards and then flowing it forward.
Read also: Egy’s words after opening the tap for the Indonesian national team goal: Victory is more important!
4. A Maulana Vikri
Indonesian national team striker Egy Maulana Vikri in action during a training session ahead of the 2023 Asian Cup Qualification playoff match in Buriram, Thailand, on 7 and 11 October 2021.In the first leg match, Egy appeared as a substitute. It came in to replace the injured Many Rumakiek.
The entry of Egy adds to the stinging power of the front lines of the Indonesian national team. He recorded five attempts, but none of them resulted in a goal.
Egy Maulana Vikri’s curiosity to break into the Taiwan goal was finally answered in the second leg. Playing as a starter, Egy opened the Indonesian national team’s advantage in the 27th minute through a kick from the outside of the penalty box.
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