Review Of The 2022 AFF Cup Indonesia Vs Cambodia: Merah Putih Has A Report Of 100 Percent Wins

JAKARTA - The Indonesian national team will start the group stage journey in the 2022 AFF Cup against Cambodia. The following is a review regarding the match.

This match will take place at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK), Jakarta, Friday, December 23, 2022 this evening. Kick off the match starts at 16.30 WIB.

On paper, Indonesia has a pretty good capital against Angkor Warriors, especially in this biennial competition. Five meetings in the AFF Cup, Merah Putih are recorded as always winning.

The last meeting between Indonesia and Cambodia occurred in the group phase of the 2020 AFF Cup. At that time the national team managed to beat Cambodia with a score of 4-2.

However, Indonesian coach Shin Tae-yong did not underestimate his opponent. The Korean tactician did not want to heed the good statistics held by Garuda's troops.

"The ball is round. We can't say we can get an easy win or not. It depends on the situation, but what is clear is that we have to get a win," he said at a press conference yesterday at SUGBK.

Despite having a bad record meeting against Indonesia, Ryu Hirose's team came with high confidence. The reason is, they just won over the Philippines in the first match.

The positive result certainly wanted them to continue as well as make history. Previously, Cambodia had only won one match in each edition since this competition began in 1996.

On the other hand, Indonesia will play this match without two important players. Elkan Baggott and Sandy Walsh were not in the squad because they were not released by their respective clubs.

"Unfortunately, Elkan and Sandy could not join. However, I believe players can fight hard starting from the first match," said the 52-year-old coach.

Even though it is not a crucial player, Indonesia has the advantage of playing at home and is supported by the presence of supporters in the stands. This could be one of the important factors for Garuda to get three points.

Predictions of the Indonesian vs Cambodia line-up:

Indonesia (3-4-2-1): Nadeo Argawinata; Jordi Amat, Fachruddin Aryanto, Rizky Ridho; Asnawi Mangkualam Bahar, Marc Klok, Ricky Kambuaya, Pratama Arhan; Witan Sulaeman, Saddil Ramdani; Ilija Spasojevic

Coach: Shin Tae-yong

Cambodia (3-4-3): Kee Soksela; Soeuy Visal, Choun Chanchav, Tes Sambath; Thierry Chanta Bin, Orn Chanpolin, Sos Souhana, Seut Baraing; Kee Sokpheng, Lim Pisoth, Roeung Bunheang

Coach: Ryu Huse