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KOMPAS.com – The struggle of the Indonesian national team in the match against the world champion Argentina attracted the attention of netizens from neighboring countries and also from Tango itself.
The Indonesian national team faced Argentina in the June 2023 edition of the FIFA Matchday series which took place at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK) Senayan, Jakarta, on Monday (19/6/2023) evening WIB.
The results of the Indonesia vs Argentina match ended for Team Tango to win.
However, Lionel Scaloni’s side needed a long-range Leandro Paredes goal (38′) and a Christian Romero corner header (55′) to emerge victorious.
Goalkeeper Emi Martinez himself was tested several times by the Garuda players, including midfielder Ivar Jenner and Elkan Baggott’s header from a throw into Pratama Arhan.
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The Garuda players themselves created several other interesting moments in the match.
Among other things, through the actions of Marselino Ferdinan who managed to shake Facundo Buonanotte and Facundo Medina.
In the second half, Marselino beat the Argentinian player who defended Manchester United, Alejandro Garnacho.
Apart from that, Asnawi Mangkualam had a fierce duel with Garnacho, including making a clean tackle.
Arhan’s throw-in was highlighted by the Argentine media. Likewise with the actions of goalkeeper Ernando Ari who attracted attention with several great saves.
The actions of the Garuda players invited salutations from neighboring netizens who stopped by to watch the highlights of the Indonesia vs Argentina match on the Stadium Astro YouTube channel.
As of Wednesday (21/6/2023), the 4 minute 46 second highlight video has been watched more than 1.6 million times.
The opinions of netizens in the comments column are also very positive.
“Congratulations Indonesia. A very interesting game against the World Cup champions. Well done from Malaysia,” wrote a user named @mohddaniel7181.
“Congratulations Indonesia… a good game and giving rivals. Even if you die (lose), you have to be proud of how you play. The best! Your goal keeper is a mainstay,” said another user named @saifudinalqutuz9884.
“Great Indonesian player, fearless. We from Malaysia are proud,” wrote @Ms5397.
“It was very extraordinary how the Indonesian team played… succeeded in escorting the world’s number one team… I wish continued success for the Garuda and Malaya tigers… the fighting spirit was high,” said
@wanjoeangler2904.
Also read: Indonesia Vs Argentina: A Child, Women and Family Friendly Football Match
Not only that, several comments also came from accounts that looked like Argentine citizens.
One of them was user @Lucas_Tulic who said, “It’s an amazing thing to play against you for the first time in history (for the senior team). Great stadium and a tough team. Until next time my friends, greetings from Buenos Aires.”
“Very good Indonesia! Nice match! Greetings from Argentina,” said @gracielarusso3995.
Comments with the most “likes” alias thumbs up came from a user named @francosalgado236 who claimed to have watched the game with his father on television.
“Thank you Indonesia for giving us an extraordinary defense and a great game,” he wrote.
“I watched the match with my father and we were both amazed and pleased with Indonesia’s ability, and the players who gave everything for their jersey.”
He also added further comments after the initial upload went up.
“Indonesian friends, never doubt your team, they are spectacular players who have a future,” he wrote.
“Argentina have new players, they are also learning, but what better way to enjoy football than to watch and admire both teams.”
“Argentina have won the World Cup, but it doesn’t end there. Everything is still going on, let’s enjoy what’s to come! See you next time!”
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