Bend by Kuwait, Singapore Gives Input to the Indonesian National Team Ahead of the 2023 Asian Cup Qualification

SUPERBALL.ID – Singapore’s shortcomings when it lost to Kuwait could be input for the Indonesian national team ahead of the 2023 Asian Cup Qualification.

Playing at the Al Nahyan Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Wednesday (1/6/2022) night WIB, Singapore was defeated 0-2.

This result marked the Lions’ first loss under their new coach, Takayuki Nishigaya.

Singapore, who is ranked in FIFA 158, was actually able to produce several chances against the team ranked 146 in the world.

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However, the Lions conceded a goal from a set piece situation in the first half and a goal at the end of the second half.

Despite losing, Nishigaya said he was happy because his players had carried out his instructions well.

“The players tried what I asked for and I’m happy to see it,” said Nishigaya, quoted by SuperBall.id from FAS.org.sg.

“We were able to win the ball with high-pressingbut at the same time we often lose the ball in the middle.”