BOGOR - Indonesian national team player Marc Klok assessed that his team could actually score more goals in the 2026 AFF Cup Group A match against Cambodia which ended with a 5-1 victory at Pakansari Stadium, Bogor Regency, West Java, Monday.
"I think if we criticize, we can print more. Today maybe seven, eight, but okay, for the first three points, the first match is quite satisfied," Klok told reporters at the Pakansari Stadium, Monday.
"I'm proud, I also believe in this team. We have many great players, great coaches, jadichemistry is also quite good," he added.
Klok, who appeared in the first half tonight, praised Mitchell Baker who scored three goals on his debut for Garuda.
The three goals of the 19-year-old player were created in the 6th, 15th, and 56th minutes, while the other two goals were scored by Sandy Walsh in the 24th minute and substitute Jens Raven in the 87th minute.
According to Klok, Baker's quality as a striker, with a height advantage of 1.97 meters, adds to Indonesia's strength in the front line.
"All teams in the world have strikers who can score a lot and I am very, very happy for Mitch today. The first three goals, the first hattrick, and this is only the first game," said the Persib player.
This victory brings Indonesia temporarily to third place in Group A standings with three points, behind Singapore six points and Vietnam three points.
Furthermore, Indonesia will face Timor Leste at Chonburi Stadium, Thailand, Friday (31/7) at 17.00 WIB.
"We recover, focus on Timor Leste, game by game. So yes, the target is the same as today," concluded the 33-year-old midfielder.
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