Doha –
Shin Tae-yong made experiments in the match against Japan. Elkan Baggott was made a striker by the Indonesian national team coach.
Indonesia lost 1-3 against Japan in the third matchday of Group D of the 2023 Asian Cup in Al Thumama, Wednesday (24/1/2024). Indonesia conceded quickly through Ayase Ueda’s penalty which lasted until halftime.
Shin Tae-yong’s troops were again broken through by Ayase when the second half had only been running for seven minutes. Left behind by two goals, the South Korean coach then carried out an experiment.
Shin Tae-yong replaced Egy Maulana Vikri in the 73rd minute with Baggott. He is the tallest player in the Garuda squad and is a striker.
The Ipswich Town player actually plays as a defender. Shin Tae-yong hopes that Baggott’s playing as a striker can win aerial duels when Indonesia relies on high balls.
“Even though Japan’s performance level is very high, we tried to take advantage of their weakness regarding height. It is related to high balls and that is the reason I put Baggott as a striker,” said Shin Tae-yong in response to a question. detikSport in a press conference.
Justin Hubner then scored an own goal in the 88th minute. Indonesia got a consolation goal in injury time through Sandy Walsh.
This defeat means Indonesia’s chances of qualifying for the last 16 of the 2023 Asian Cup means they have to depend on the results in Groups E and F. The Red-White Team hopes to qualify through the best third position slot.
(ran/rin)
2024-01-25 02:40:47
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