The Indonesian National Team Is Expected To Fight Out Against The Philippines

JAKARTA - The head of the National Team Agency (BTN), Sumardji, injected enthusiasm ahead of the Indonesia vs Philippines national team match on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. He asked the Garuda Squad to appear all out in that match.

The meeting of the Indonesian vs Philippines national team is the last match of the second round of the 2026 World Cup Qualification in the Asian Zone.

The only way to qualify for the third round of qualifications is for the Indonesian national team to win against The Azkals at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK). You see, previously the Garuda squad lost 0-2 to Iraq in SUGBK.

Realizing that the Indonesian national team will go through a tough road against the Philippines, Sumardji said that the players had also prepared themselves after losing to Iraq.

"The Philippine opponent is really a tough struggle for the players because he is burdened with having to qualify. The target is in accordance with the target of the General Chairperson of PSSI and the target is all to qualify."

"It is true that the players have been preparing since yesterday to lose to Iraq," said Sumardji after the training agenda in Jakarta on Sunday, June 9, 2024, evening WIB.

Furthermore, Sumardji also said that Shin Tae-yong as the head coach had prepared everything well to face the Philippines.

The defeat to Iraq had a considerable impact, but all Indonesian national team players were fully prepared. Shin Tae-yong made sure all players were serious.

"Preparations have certainly been prepared by coach Shin Tae-yong well, both from strategy, physical, and of course mental," said Sumardji.

"Regarding the defeat against Iraq, it certainly has an impact on the mentality of the players. However, a few days later it was well prepared."

"Mr. Chairman of PSSI has specifically motivated the players. Of course, he hopes that all the players will go all out," he concluded.