Elkan Baggott's Cool Stats In The Indonesia Vs Afghanistan Match

Elkan Baggott (Photo: PSSI)

JAKARTA - The Indonesian national team lost 0-1 to Afghanistan in a friendly match which was held on Tuesday night. However, there are players who stand out in that game. He is Elkan Baggott.

Before the match, the player who defended the club Ipswich Town said he was in good condition and fit. He also feels happy and grateful to be back with the Indonesian national team.

"It's nice to finally be back with the national team, I haven't been here for about a year, so I'm very happy to be back. Grateful for the opportunity to be with the senior national team," said Elkan in a statement on the PSSI official website, Thursday.

The player who was born on October 23, 2001 said the match against Afghanistan was an important match. He said Afghanistan is a very good team and for him it will be a difficult match.

Yes, the Garuda squad finally had to admit the advantage of Afghanistan with a score of 1-0. The only goal of the match was scored by substitute Omid Popalzay in the 85th minute.

Despite the defeat, Indonesia actually performed well for 90 minutes. Coach Shin Tae-yong's foster children are able to make Afghanistan difficult.

Elkan himself appeared for 70 minutes before being replaced by Victor Igbonefo. The Football Field noted that Elkan was the player who made the most passes in that match.

He made 41 passes, as well as five clearances and four intercepts. Great statistics for a player who made his debut in the senior national team. Evidently, after Elkan left, the Garuda squad conceded.

Senior debut at the age of 19 years, Elkan Baggott gave a stunning appearance before being withdrawn due to injury. Elkan was central to last night's match with his crucial actions. #Lapangbola #LapangbolaStats #Indonesia #MeraihImpian #KitaGaruda #TimnasIndonesia pic.twitter.com/g8Lf6GU8lF

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