GIANYAR, KOMPAS.com – Indonesia won 4-1 over Timor Leste in the FIFA Matchday test match which was held at the Captain I Wayan Dipta Stadium, Thursday (27/1/2021) night.
This match became the debut of two young talents Marselino Ferdinand and Ronaldo Kwateh in the senior Indonesian national team. The two of them immediately grabbed the attention.
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The two players who are both 17 years old entered as substitutes in the second half.
Ronaldo entered first in the second half kick-off replacing Ramai Rumakiek. Meanwhile, Marselino Ferdinand came on to replace Evan Dimas Darmono in the 66th minute.
Both immediately contributed to the team. Ronaldo Kwateh contributed one assist to Ricky Kambuaya who scored the equalizer in the 65th minute.
Meanwhile, Marselino Ferdinand has not yet listed his name on the scoreboard.
However, the Persebaya Surabaya attacking midfielder scored two kicks on goal and was actively involved in the Garuda squad’s attack scheme.
After the match, Shin Tae-yong gave his appreciation to the two.
He said both of them had shown a real contribution that led Indonesia to turn the situation around after falling behind in the first round.
“Indeed Ronaldo and Marcelino entered the second half. Ronaldo came in from the start of the second half, Marselino only came in a few minutes after the second half,” said the South Korean coach.
“After these two players entered the game the team was better,” he added.
In addition, Shin Tae-yong also saw these two players showing a determination as a professional. That becomes a plus in the eyes of the coach.
“I can really feel it, the players have to have thirst and hunger in a game,” he said.
Indonesian national team young player Marselino Ferdinan during a trial in the framework of the FIFA Matchday against Timor Leste which ended with a score of 4-1 at the Captain I Wayan Dipta Stadium in Gianyar, Thursday (27/1/2022) night.Indonesia still has one more match against Timor Leste which is scheduled for Sunday (30/1/2021) tomorrow.
Regarding the chances of Marselino Ferdinand and Ronaldo Kwateh in that match, he left the public curious.
“For the next game it will take time, what kind of future I still need time to consider,” he concluded.
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