Jokowi: A 1-0 Big Capital Win For The Tandang Duel In Vietnam

JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo said that the Indonesian national team's victory over Vietnam in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in the Asian zone for the second round of Group F, became Indonesia's big capital in an away match in Vietnam, March 26, 2024.

"The team played very well. But thank God we got the points, it could be 1-0. I think this will be our big capital when we go up in Vietnam on the 26th," he said after watching the match between the two teams at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (GBK) Jakarta, reported by ANTARA, Thursday, March 21.

Jokowi assessed that the Garuda squad played very well in the second half by pressing and attacking opponents.

"The second half, starting to suppress starting to attack, I think it's good," said President Jokowi.

He said Indonesia's success in beating Vietnam 1-0 thanks to Egy Maulana Vikry's goal in the 52nd minute was a very important provision in the away match at My DINH National Stadium, Vietnam, on March 26, 2024.

When asked about his belief that Indonesia qualified for the World Cup, Jokowi said it depended on Indonesia's appearance in Vietnam later.

"We'll see later, if Vietnam can win completely again, qualify," he said.