Still Often Catching Up While Defending Opponents, Garuda Muda Wins First Victory In Trials

Indonesian U-19 National Team (Photo: PSSI)

JAKARTA - The appearance of the U-19 Indonesian national team has gradually improved. Although they often lacked focus on guarding their opponents and fell behind first, Garuda Muda succeeded in overthrowing Qatar 2-1 at the SRC Mladost Stadium, Cakovec, Thursday, September 17.

For Shin Tae-yong's troops this was the first victory in trials during their training camp in Croatia.

The two winning goals for the U-19 national team were scored by Brylian Aldama in the 18th minute (pen) and Mochammad Supriadi in the 84th minute. Previously, Garuda Muda had played three trial matches against Bulgaria (0-3), Croatia (1-7) and Saudi Arabia (3-3).

After the U-19 national team coach match, Shin Tae-yong thanked the players who were able to win in this match.

He said that David Maulana and his friends' games had increased.

"Glad we were able to beat Qatar even though we were behind first. The players worked hard and never gave up during the match," said Shin Tae-yong as quoted from the official PSSI website.

"Even so, the team still has shortcomings such as guarding against opposing players, defending positions, etc. This is what we must polish to improve," added the South Korean coach.

In the next trial match, Indonesia will still play against Qatar on Sunday.

After that against Bosnia and Herzegovina (25 September) and Dinamo Zagreb (28 September).

Indonesia (4-4-2): 1-Muhammad Adi Satryo (PG); 3-Bagas Kaffa, 5-Rizki Ridho, 14-Komang Teguh, 2-Pratama Arhan; 11-Witan Sulaeman, 8-David Maulana (C) (Beckham Putra Nugraha 69 '), 9-Brylian Aldama, 6-Mochammad Supriadi; 18-Irfan Jauhari (Moh Bahril Fajar 79 '), 27-Braif Fatari (Saddam Emiruddin Gaffar 74')

Coach: Shin Tae-yong