The Indonesian National Team Lost To Libya, Shin Tae-yong Turns Out To Be Looking For Formulas To Anticipate Iraq In The 2023 Asian Cup

JAKARTA - The Indonesian national team lost two defeats in two test matches against Libya. The Garuda squad lost 0-4 in the first meeting, January 2, 2024.

In the second meeting against Libya, which entered FIFA Matchday, the Indonesian national team again lost with a narrow score of 1-2.

However, Shin Tae-yong as the coach of the Indonesian national team appreciated the development of his team. Especially in the second match where the Garuda squad appeared very different.

The Indonesian national team even took the lead through Yakob Sayuri's goal in the sixth minute.

In addition, the Garuda squad played better than the first meeting against Libya. They even gave a lot of threats and dared to dominate possession.

Responding to the performance of his team, Shin Tae-yong did not care about the results of the match. You see, it turns out that he is looking for a suitable formula to anticipate Iraq, which became the first opponent in the 2023 Asian Cup.

"Indeed, while in Turkey we had physical training, without being able to practice tactics. So, one day before the match (vs Libya) we just had a short tactical exercise."

"Indeed, in this match (the second trial against Libya) I used a formation to anticipate the opponents of Iraq and all the players worked hard. Apart from the results, I am satisfied with the performance of the players and the team," said Shin Tae-yong.

The Indonesian national team will face Iraq on January 15, 2024, in the first match of Group D of the 2023 Asian Cup. However, before appearing in the tournament, there was still one more trial against Iran on January 9, 2024.

The day after fighting Libya, the Indonesian national team immediately left for Qatar from Turkey for a follow-up training camp. The test match against Iran was held in Qatar.