Shin Tae-yong's Motivation Wants To Meet South Korea In The Quarter-finals Of The 2023 Asian Cup

JAKARTA - The Indonesian national team has a chance to meet South Korea if they can qualify for the 2023 Asian Cup quarter-finals.

This opportunity could be realized if the Garuda Squad was able to beat Australia and South Korea to silence Saudi Arabia in the round of 16.

However, the realization was not easy. Shin Tae-yong also agreed with that.

The Indonesian national team coach has even predicted that the dominance will be held by Australia. Even so, he believes his squad can look surprising.

"I think there is a possibility Australia will dominate more. About 70 to 30 for them."

"I'm happy if there is a miracle coming to us because this party is not easy. The opponent is very strong. However, we have a strong mentality and don't give up easily."

"We will focus on the match for 90 minutes until the referee blows the long whistle. We will do our best," said Shin Tae-yong in a press conference session on Saturday, January 27, 2024.

Even though Australia's paper is superior, the South Korean coach believes anything can happen in football.

Moreover, he has the motivation to meet South Korea in the 2023 Asian Cup quarter-finals.

"I see South Korea vs Saudi Arabia may dominate 60 to 40. I look forward to meeting South Korea in the quarter-finals," he said.

Shin Tae-yong's enthusiasm to go further in this knockout phase will certainly be transmitted to the Indonesian national team players.

So far, the Garuda Squad has been the only team to score in all group stage matches. The Australian goal is the next target to concede a goal in the group stage.

High motivation enveloped the Red-White troops. They don't want to waste history records qualifying for the first time in the knockout stages of the Asian Cup.

"I personally make very good preparations, as well as the team. We will all carry out all the coach's instructions."

"We will provide the best effort on the pitch. Players, officials, and coaching teams have worked hard for the match against Australia," said Pratama Arhan.

The Indonesia vs Australia national team match will be held at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium on Sunday, January 28, 2024.