JAKARTA - The coach of the Indonesian national team, Shin Tae-yong, asked his team to score as many goals as possible against Laos in the 2020 AFF Cup Group B match at Bishan Stadium, Singapore, Sunday.
"Players must take advantage of all opportunities because there is a possibility of qualifying from the group stage determined by goal difference. So I want players to score lots of goals," Shin said in a virtual press conference that was attended in Jakarta, Saturday.
According to the South Korean tactician, in terms of quality, Indonesia is better than Laos.
Laos have lost twice in Group B, to Vietnam and Malaysia, conceding a total of six goals and yet to score. These results make Laos become caretaker in the standings of Group B.
The Indonesian national team itself is in second place in the Group B standings with a collection of three points from the 4-2 victory over Cambodia, Thursday, 9 December
"The important thing, tomorrow, the players have to focus and work hard on the pitch," said Shin.
Although on paper his team is seeded, the 52-year-old hopes the "Garuda" squad does not underestimate the opponent.
Evan Dimas and his friends were also instructed to perform according to the coach's tactics and be explosive throughout the match. Shin doesn't want a situation like the one he met with Cambodia to repeat itself.
"When we met Cambodia, we pressed from the front and it was dangerous for the opponent. However, the players' physicality declined in the second half so we conceded a goal," said the South Korean national team coach at the 2018 World Cup.
The match between Indonesia and Laos will start at 16.30 WIB or 17.30 Singapore time. It is important for the "Garuda" squad to win this match in order to maintain hope of qualifying for the 2020 AFF Cup semifinals.
After against Laos, Indonesia will meet two strong teams, namely Vietnam on Wednesday (15 December) and Malaysia, Sunday (19 December).
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