PSSI General Chair Is Optimistic That Indonesia Defeats Vietnam In The Inaugural SEA Games Football Game Hanoi 2021, Tomorrow

PSSI General Chair, Mochamad Iriawan. (Antara/Arindra Meodia)

JAKARTA - PSSI General Chair Mochamad Iriawan is optimistic that the Indonesian U-23 National Team will win and get full points in the 2021 SEA Games Hanoi match against host Vietnam, Friday (6/5).

The match will be held at Viet Tri Stadium, Phu Tho at 19.00 WIB and will be the first match between the two teams in Group A of the 2021 SEA Games.

"We are optimistic that Garuda Muda can beat Vietnam. Moreover, the team is currently in good condition and the game continues to improve after undergoing training camps in South Korea," said Iriawan, quoted from PSSI's official website, Thursday.

The match is expected to be interesting and exciting, especially since both teams are seeded in Group A to qualify for the next round.

"I continue to monitor and receive reports regarding the development of the team. Currently, two players namely Asnawi Mangkualam and Elkan Baggott have not joined the team," he said.

"However, the current 18 players are ready for combat and will work hard in the match later. Hopefully at the 2021 SEA Games, Indonesia can win gold in football," said the figure who is familiarly called Iwan Bule.

Garuda Muda has arrived in Vietnam since Tuesday (3/5), and they have also carried out tactics and strategy maturation exercises on Wednesday (4/5) at Bai Bang Field, Phu Tho.

In addition to Indonesia and Vietnam, Group A of the 2021 SEA Games Hanoi soccer sport is filled by Timor Leste, the Philippines and Myanmar. The semifinals and finals will be held on May 19 and 22.