Indonesia’s Deadly Cross in the U-16 AFF Cup

Indonesian National Team U-16 performed convincingly with a lethal weapon in the form of crosses during the group stage AFF U-16 Cup 2022 in Yogyakarta.

From three matches in Group A of the 2022 AFF U-16 Cup, the U-16 national team recorded 13 goals and conceded once. Of the 13 goals, six of them came from crosses or crossings.

The first goal of the U-16 national team, which was an own goal, was a cross that the Philippines defense failed to anticipate. Then the second goal was headed by a cross.

In the next match when they beat Singapore 9-0, 3 last August, there were three goals that came from crosses. Of the three, two of them were completed with headers.

Although there were only three crossings that resulted in goals, there were three other goals that came from fast acceleration through the wings. In other words there were six of the nine goals that started from the flanks.

The last time was a 2-1 win against Vietnam (6/8), one of which was through a header that started from a cross. In other words, there were a total of nine goals for the U-16 Indonesian National Team in the 2022 AFF U-16 Cup which started from action on the wing.

Another weapon that can be explored during the semifinal match against Myanmar is a hard kick from outside the penalty box.

Of the 13 goals of the U-16 national team, two of them were created with these advantages. While the other two goals from the opponent’s own goal and penalty kicks.

However, there are some things that also need to be improved by the Bima Sakti team. One of them is the final settlement in a set piece situation. In the three group stage matches there have been no goals from corner kicks.

During the group stage of the 2022 AFF U-16 Cup, the Garuda Asia goal conceded once from a penalty. The penalty execution was obtained after the Vietnamese players dived in an attacking situation.

For the semifinal match, things like this must be anticipated. Although diving is not permitted, this technique is often an effective weapon. Indonesian U-16 national team players must be aware of this.

Indonesia will face Myanmar in the semifinals of the 2022 AFF U-16 Cup at Maguwoharjo Stadium, Sleman, Wednesday (10/8).

[Gambas:Video CNN]

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