The Indonesian National Team Qualifies For The 2023 Asian Cup, Shin Tae-yong: I Am Sure It’s Because We Are Growing And Developing

Shin Tae-yong (Photo: PSSI)

JAKARTA - The Indonesian national team coach, Shin Tae-yong expressed his happiness because his team had qualified for the 2023 Asian Cup. The South Korean coach said that the key to success this time was the belief and hard work of the players who continued to develop.

The Garuda squad qualified for the 2023 Asian Cup after thrashing Nepal 7-0 at the Jaber Al-Ahmad Stadium on Wednesday morning. The big victory for the national team in the third match of Group A made Fachruddin Aryanto et al finish in the runner-up position in Group A with six points.

This result made Indonesia win a ticket to the Asian Cup finals by taking one of the five best runners-up in the tournament. This nick is a repeat success after the last time it passed in 2007.

Although the last time they qualified was 15 years ago, Shin Tae-yong's belief in his team's ability was a pretty good opening. Moreover, according to the coach, his team continued to show positive changes that made them finally achieve sweet results.

“From the start, I was very confident that Indonesia could qualify for the Asian Cup after last qualifying in 2007 as the host. In this qualification we were able to grow and develop," said the coach after the match.

After qualifying, Shin Tae-yong again expressed his high optimism for his team. He said the Garuda squad would appear stronger in the 2023 Asian Cup later.

"We are ready to appear stronger in the upcoming tournament," said Shin Tae Yong.

Shin Tae-yong then also explained how he could bring Indonesia to qualify from the 2023 Asian Cup Qualification, namely by developing a plan to gain points.

"Before coming to Kuwait, there was a plan, namely to win twice and draw once. Aiming for a draw against Jordan. My plans are high," concluded the coach.