Argentina Only Scored 2 Goals, Lionel Scaloni: As We Predict, It Won't Be Easy

The Argentine national team only won 2-0 over Indonesia on FIFA Matchday. (Photo: Twitter/@PSSI)

JAKARTA The Argentine national team coach Lionel Scaloni admitted that the match against Indonesia was a difficult match for his team. Argentina bagged a 2-0 victory in the FIFA Matchday match against Indonesia at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK), Monday, June 19 evening WIB.

"The game is as we predicted, not going to be easy, but the players are still doing their best," Scaloni said at a press conference after the match.

Scaloni's squad appeared to dominate the match. However, they were only able to break into Indonesia's goal in the last seven minutes before the first half break whistle.

The opening goal for the Tango Team was scored by Leandro Parades. The Juventus player conquered the Indonesian national team goalkeeper Ernado Ari through a beautiful kick from outside the penalty box.

Meanwhile, Argentina's second goal was scored by Cristian Romero ten minutes after halftime. This goal was scored with a header taking advantage of Giovani Lo Celso's corner.

"The match against Indonesia is no different for our players. In addition, it must be admitted that this match is difficult because we do not play several core players," said Scaloni.

The match against Argentina is the second FIFA Matchday match for the Indonesian national team this month. Previously, Shin Tae Yong's squad faced Palestine on Wednesday, June 14.

Lineup Of Players

Indonesia (4-4-2): Ernando Ari; Asnawi Mangkualam, Elkan Baggott, Jordi Amat, Rizky Ridho; Ivar Jenner, Marc Klok, Marselino Ferdinand, Shayne Pattynama; Dimas Drajat, Rafael Struick.

Coach: Shin Tae-yong

Argentina (4-4-2): Emiliano Martinez; Gabriel Romero, Axel Medina, German Pezzella, Molina; Palacios, Valentin Buonanotte, Lo Celso, Leandro Paredes; Julian Alvarez, Nicolas Gonzales.

Coach: Lionel Scaloni