2022 AFF Cup: The Indonesian National Team Was Released To The Semifinals But Failed To Become Group Champion

JAKARTA The Indonesian national team ensured that they qualified for the 2022 AFF Cup semifinals after securing three points in the final match of the group phase against the host Philippines.

The 2-1 victory at the Rizal Memorial Stadium, Manila, Monday, January 2 evening WIB, made Garuda also have to continue its steps as runners-up in Group A.

Indonesia outperformed the hosts in the 21st minute through a goal scored by Dendy Sulistyawan. He maximized the inward throw by Arhan Pratama with a header.

Marcelino Ferdinand then doubled the score two minutes before normal break. He completed a combination of passes with Saddil Ramdani with a shot into the bottom corner of the Philippines goal.

In the second half of the match, Indonesia even missed seven minutes towards normal completion of the match. Jens Sebastian Beraque Rasmussen recorded his name on the scoreboard to reduce the position 1-2.

Having conceded one goal made Shin Tae Yong's men have to be group runners up. Moreover, Thailand in the match against Cambodia won with a score of 3-1.

The War Elephant and Indonesia actually both collected 10 points from four matches. However, Alexandrre 'Mano' Polking's troops won the goal difference so that they were confirmed to be the group winners.

In the semifinals later, Garuda will meet Group B winners Vietnam, Singapore and Malaysia, who currently fill the top three positions, are potential opponents of Marselino and his friends.

Malaysia and Singapore will face each other in the last match tomorrow. Meanwhile, Vietnam, which is currently in the first position, will face Myanmar, which has been eliminated.

Philippine vs Indonesia line-up:

Philippines: Anthony Pinthus (goalkeeper), Simen Lyngbo, Jefferson Tabinas, Amani Aguinaldo, Christian Rontini, Audie Menzi, Oliver Bias, Hikaru Minegishi, Stephan Shrock (captain), Mark Hartmann, Kenshiro Daniels.

Indonesia: Nadeo Argawinata (goalkeeper), Pratama Arhan, Rizky Ridho, Fachruddin Aryanto (captain), Asnawi Mangkualam, Marc Klok, Ricky Kambuaya, Marselino Ferdinand, Witan Sulaeman, Dendy Sulistyawan, Saddil Ramdani