AFF Cup 2020 Results: Irianto Scores Brace, Indonesia Beats Cambodia 4-2

Illustration of the Indonesian national team (Photo: PSSI)

JAKARTA - The Indonesian national team began its journey in the 2020 AFF Cup by facing Cambodia, Thursday, December 9 at Bishan Stadium, Singapore. Garuda squad won 4-2.

Indonesia took the initiative to attack since the kick-off. In the third minute, Witan Sulaeman's shot which hit the Cambodian player resulted in a corner kick.

Rachmat Irianto managed to take advantage of Evan Dimas' corner kick in the fourth minute. Indonesia led by one goal through a header.

Irianto took advantage of a corner kick from Evan Dhimas and managed to score the first goal for Indonesia. ❤️🇮🇩Keep fighting, Garuda! #KitaGaruda #MeraihImpian #EmergingStrongerTogether #TimnasDay pic.twitter.com/UGmkIoMxGq

— PSSI (@PSSI) December 9, 2021

Winning one ball didn't make Shin Tae-yong's men slow down their attack. Witan again gave a threat, but his opponent managed to block his kick.

Not long after, Evan Dimas, who became the team captain, brought Indonesia 2-0 up through a kick from inside the penalty box.

Goal from El capitano, Evan Dhimas! #KitaGaruda #MeraihImpian #EmergingStrongerTogether #TimnasDay pic.twitter.com/LQxbgRa4T4

— PSSI (@PSSI) December 9, 2021

As if not satisfied, Irianto scored a brace in the 32nd minute. Again using a corner kick, this time from Pratama Arhan.

The second goal from a header created by Rachmat Irianto! #KitaGaruda #ReachingDreams #EmergingStrongerTogether #TimnasDay pic.twitter.com/qGbipcYouX

— PSSI (@PSSI) December 9, 2021

Five minutes later, Cambodia returned one goal through Yue Safy after taking advantage of a corner kick. The score changed 3-1 and lasted until halftime.

In the second half, Indonesia was still in control. However, the two opportunities for the Garuda squad could still be thwarted by the opponent.

In the 54th minute, Persipura defender David Rumakiek's hard kick into the left corner of the goal resulted in the fourth goal for Indonesia.

Don't want to just give up. Cambodia again minimized the gap. In the 60th minute, Prak Mony Udom changed the score to 4-2.

After Prak's goal, Cambodia turned to control the game. However, the very high intensity of the game made the players from both teams look exhausted.

The 4-2 score for Indonesia's victory did not change until the final whistle sounded.

Lineup: Indonesia: Syahrul Trisna (PG); Ryuji Utomo, Alfeandra Dewangga, Primary Arhan, Asnawi Mangkualam, Rachmat Irianto, Ricky Kambuaya, Evan Diman, Witan Sulaeman, Irfan Jaya, Ezra Walian.

Cambodia: Hul Kimhuy (PG); Sath Rosib, Saret Krya, Tes Sambath, Yue Safy, Choun Chancav, Nhean Sosidan, Lim Pisoth, Min Ratanak, Sieng Chanthea, Keo Sokpheng.