Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —
Indonesian U-24 National Team sits at the top of Group F in the soccer sport standings Asian Gameseven though it is the same as North Korea which had a two goal difference after playing the first match on Tuesday (19/9).
The Red and White squad won 2-0 over Kyrgyzstan in the first match at the 2022 Asian Games (2023). Having difficulty dismantling the opponent’s defense, Indra Sjafri’s men scored two goals in the second half.
Ramai Rumakiek’s individual action in a dangerous area resulted in the Indonesian National Team’s opening goal in the 58th minute. Meanwhile, Hugo Samir scored the second and final goal when injury time entered the third minute.
ADVERTISEMENT
SCROLL TO RESUME CONTENT
The 2-0 score was also packed by North Korea, which faced Taiwan before Indonesia met Kyrgyzstan. Ri Jo Guk and Kim Kuk Jin were the goal scorers.
In terms of productivity and goal difference, Indonesia and North Korea are equal. What differentiates the two teams is the point of discipline.
In the match against Kyrgyzstan, Indonesia received two yellow cards. Andy Setyo and Rizky Ridho are included in the referee’s disciplinary record book. Meanwhile, North Korea collected three yellow cards.
With fewer yellow cards, Indonesia is ahead of North Korea in disciplinary records so it can lead the Group F standings.
Discipline points are also the deciding factor between Kyrgyzstan and Taiwan, who both have a goal difference of minus 2.
Kyrgyzstan is at the bottom for a while because it has more yellow cards than Taiwan. In the match against Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan received one yellow card. Meanwhile, Taiwan finished the match against North Korea clean.
Furthermore, on the second match day, Indonesia will meet Taiwan and North Korea will face Kyrgyzstan in a match which will take place on Thursday (21/9).
2022 Asian Games Football Group F standings:
1. Indonesia 3 points
2. North Korea 3
3. Taiwan 0
4. Kyrgyzstan 0
[Gambas:Video CNN]
(nva/rhr)
2023-09-20 01:20:55
#Reasons #Indonesian #National #Team #top #Asian #Games #standings #ahead #North #Korea
